■(TB) 'Love Story'
1949, Sapp
'Love Story' (
Mrs. J. A. Sapp, R. 1948) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R4L.
'Golden Eagle' x D.Hall seedling# 43-18. High Commendation 1949; Honorable Mention 1950.
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References:
From Iris Test Garden catalog, 1955: LOVE STORY. (Mrs. J. A. Sapp, 1949). M. 37 in. Love Story is a self of rich flamingo pink with a full bright tangerine beard. The flowers are large heavily substanced and the broad petals have a light frill to their edges. The color is particularly clean with no lavender or apricot in its makeup. Plants are strong with tall, well branched stalks and an abundance of perfectly placed blooms. Many judges have put Love Story at the top of the pinks. H.M., 1950. $3.00. |
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: LOVE STORY (Sapp 1950) M. 38 in. (Golden Eagle x Hall pink 43-18). Still one of the best of the shell or flamingo pinks, this has strong, tall exceptionally well branched stalks with good sized flowers of delightful flaring form. The substance is heavy and the coloring quite deep. You are sure to like it. H. M. 1950. 2.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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