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■(TB) 'Pretty Nancy'

1976, Hamblen

'Pretty Nancy' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1973) Seedling# H67-145. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Pale red (RHS 49D), lighter in center of falls with greenish midrib and veining; orange-red beard tipped white. (('Gay Adventure' x 'Fair Luzon') x 'Rippling Waters') X ('Rippling Waters' x (('Promising' x 'Valimar' sibling) x sibling)). Mission Bell 1974. High Commendation 1973; Honorable Mention 1976.

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From AIS Bulletin #212 January 1974 Introducing PRETTY NANCY 34", M-L. Delicately colored, beautifully formed pale pink with white tipped cerise beard. Falls distinguished by a strong greenish midrib and lighter greenish veining. Large blossoms. Cupped stands, horizontally flared falls. Lilting. Ruffled. Strong stalks, good branching and bud count. (Gay Adventure x Fair Luzon) x Rippling Waters X (Rippling Waters x ((Promising x Val sib, blue) x sib)). No. H67-145. HC '73. $25.00. Mission Bell.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

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