■(BB) 'What's New Pussycat'
2011, Black
'What's New Pussycat' (
Paul Black, R. 2011) Seedling #P103A. BB, 26" (66 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards mid light peach, narrow blended light butter tan band; style arms mid apricot; falls greenish buff center blending to mid apricot buff edge and haft; greenish textured veins, darker apricot buff veins in throat; beards large, tangerine; slight musky fragrance.
'Bundle Of Love' X seedling #M70 sibling: (seedling #J103A: (
'Viva Mexico' x
'Complimentary') x
'Jersey Bounce'). Mid America 2012.
Honorable Mention 2014,
Award of Merit 2018;
Knowlton Medal 2023.
See below:
References:
From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2012: WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT(Black ‘12) BB Midseason-Late 26” (66cm). Pretty color, gorgeous form and heavy substance. Sdlg. P103A: Bundle of Love X ((Viva Mexico x Complimentary) x Jersey Bounce.) $30.00. |
Hybridizer's Comment: Mid peach standards. Mid peachy apricot falls accented by vivid orange beards. Pretty color and gorgeous form. Substance so heavy it takes several days to fully open. Should breed lovely BBs. |
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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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