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■(TB) 'Rosabelle V'

1982, Hamblen

'Rosabelle V' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1980). Seedling# H73-42A. TB, 34" (86 cm). Early to late bloom. Standards light red purple (RHS 65D); falls darker red purple (170C); cerise beard. Seedling# 71 -56A: ((((('Fashion Show' x 'Melodrama') x ('Garden Party' x ('Convention Queen' x 'Blue Clif'))) x ('Dawn Flight' x 'Fair Luzon')) x ((('Violet Fire' x ('Fashion Show' x 'Melodrama')) x ('Violet Fire' x sibling)) x (('Garden Party' x 'Fair Luzon') x 'Arctic Flame'))) x 'Cloverdale') X seedling# 71-34A: ('Cherry Accent' x 'Tiburon'). Mission Bell 1982. Honorable Mention 1984.

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From AIS Bulletin #244 January 1982 Introducing ROSABELLE V. 34", ML. Pink stands over violet falls. Large flowers with ruffles and pizzazz on strong well-branched stalks. Involved pedigree. #H73-42A. HC '81. Named in honor of our charming friend, RosaBelle Van Valkenburg. Net $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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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
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rosabellev.JPGJPG rosabellev.JPG manage 785 K 15 Dec 2018 - 21:10 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
rosabellev9.JPGJPG rosabellev9.JPG manage 185 K 05 Apr 2023 - 15:17 Main.TLaurin Photo taken at 1981 AIS St. Louis Convention by Verna Laurin at the Roderick Garden
rosebellav8.JPGJPG rosebellav8.JPG manage 183 K 29 Jun 2023 - 19:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
Topic revision: r18 - 10 Jul 2023, BrewItt
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