■(BB) 'Raspberry Silk'
2000, Spoon
'Raspberry Silk' (
Donald Spoon, R. 2000). Seedling #95-182A. BB, 26" (66 cm). Midseason bloom. White ground, splashed deep raspberry and infused light pink, broken color pattern; style arms light pink; beards pink tangerine, white at end and tangerine cherry in throat; ruffled; slight sweet fragrance.
'Peach Jam' X
'Little John'. Winterberry 2000.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #316 January 2000 Introducing Raspberry Silk BB, 26"(66 cm), M. Variegated deep raspberry splashes on white ground with light pink infusions. Light pink style arms. Tangerine beards. Wide and ruffled. Vigorous growth and increase. Two E. C.'s. Best seedling at 1998 C&P spring show. Like a beautiful silk scarf. (Peach Jam X Little John). $25.00. Winterberry Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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