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(BB) 'Wheatheart Princess'

1975, Jeffries

Wheatheart Princess' ( Robert Jeffries, R. 1972). Seedling #J67-11 A. BB, 22" (56 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards Chinese yellow (Wilson 606); falls Spanish orange (010/1), edged yellow; orange beard; laced. 'Milestone' X seedling #J1664NY/MV: (Hamblen seedling #H8-38 x 'Kachina Doll'). Kansas Rainbow 1975. High Commendation 1971; Honorable Mention 1978.

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From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing WHEATHEART PRINCESS. '75. M-L, BB, 22". No. J67-11-A. $20.00. S. Chinese yellow (Wilson 606); F. Spanish orange (010/1) edged with small yellow border; crinkled and laced; orange beard. Wonderful branching with 7 buds. HC '71. Kansas Rainbow Gardens.
 
 

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FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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