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■(BB) 'Orange Piecrust'

2000, Niswonger

'Orange Piecrust' (O. David Niswonger, R. 2000). Seedling #BB 32-92. BB, 25" (64 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards and style arms white; falls orange; beards orange tangerine. 'Apricot Frosty' X seedling #26-85-sibling: ('Ambrosia Delight' x seedling #16-80: ('Coral Beauty' x seedling #2-72, 'Marmalade Skies' sibling)). Cape Iris 2000. Honorable Mention 2002.

See below:
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References:

From AIS Bulletin #317 April 2000 Introducing ORANGE PIECRUST Sdlg. BB 32-92. Apricot Frosty X Sib to 26-85 ((Ambrosia Delight X 16 80: (Coral Beauty x 2-72 (Sib to Marmalade Skies)). BB, 25" (64 cm), M. This sib to Pumpkin Cheesecake is a deeper orange amoena but in the Border size. It has a bold orange-tangerine beard that adds to the attractiveness. It won the Best seedling in its section at the Region 18 meeting in St. Louis. EC'93. $30.00. Cape Iris.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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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