'Ritzy' (Ben Hager, deceased, by Cooley's Gardens, R. 2004). Seedling# T6614LcLcY. TB, 37" (94 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards and style arms brilliant yellow; falls Brilliant yellow, blended lighter at beards with yellow veining; beards gold; laced. Seedling# T5235LcLtY, 'Dixie Moon' sibling X seedling# T6225LcPk: (seedling# T5429SubPk: ('Prestige Item' x 'In Person') x seedling# T5240WWOc/Pk: ('Presence' x seedling# T4587DpPkEa: (seedling# T4286SuBY: ('Catalyst' x 'Perfect Accent') x 'Flaming Victory'))). Cooley 2004. Honorable Mention 2006.
'Ritzy' (Ben Hager, deceased, by Cooley's Gardens, R. 2004). Seedling# T6614LcLcY. TB, 37" (94 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards and style arms brilliant yellow; falls Brilliant yellow, blended lighter at beards with yellow veining; beards gold; laced. Seedling# T5235LcLtY, 'Dixie Moon' sibling X seedling# T6225LcPk: (seedling# T5429SubPk: ('Prestige Item' x 'In Person') x seedling# T5240WWOc/Pk: ('Presence' x seedling# T4587DpPkEa: (seedling# T4286SuBY: ('Catalyst' x 'Perfect Accent') x 'Flaming Victory'))). Cooley 2004. Honorable Mention 2006.
Awaiting original catalog description
Awaiting original catalog description
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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.