■(IB) 'Aardvark Antickz'
1999, Kasperek
'Aardvark Antickz' (
Brad Kasperek, R. 1998). Seedling #94B-52A. IB, 21" (53 cm). Midseason bloom. Lightly ruffled gold and tan blend tinged greyed yellow (RHS 160B), lightly peppered greyed purple (184A), with white (155C) inclusions; style arms yellow, midrib purple; beards orange; broken color pattern; pronounced musky fragrance.
'Quicken' X
'Gnus Flash'. Zebra 1999.
Honorable Mention 2002. Novelty.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #313 April 1999 Introducing AARDVARK ANTICKZ (Kasperek '99) IB 21" M. Charming "buggy" blend! Lightly ruffled gold, tan & grayed yellow blend, silver-white inclusions, generously peppered in purple "antz". Purple ribbed, yellow style arms and orange beards. 5-6 buds. Quicken X Gnus Flash (sdlg. 94B-52A). $25.00. Zebra 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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