■(BB) 'Twiggy'
2004, Spoon
'Twiggy' (
Donald Spoon, R. 2004). Seedling #99-217A. BB. 26" (66 cm), Early to midseason bloom and re-bloom. Peachy pink with mauve blush self, falls darker shoulders, lavender infusions in center, white area around beard; beards orange; very ruffled.
'Midsummer's Eve' X
'Fancy Woman'. Winterberry 2004.
Honorable Mention 2007.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: OR, TN, VA. USDA Zones 6, 8
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #333 April 2004 Introducing Twiggy (D. Spoon) BB, 26" (66 cm) EM & RE (Mid July in zone 6b, for us an all-season bloomer), Sdlg. # 99-271A. Very ruffled, peachy pink with mauve blush and darker shoulders. Lavender infusions in the centers of the falls. White areas around orange beards. The foliage, blossoms, stalks, and buds are in pleasing proportion. Vigorous growth. Fertile both ways. (Midsummer's Eve X Fancy Woman). $30. Winterberry Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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