■(IB) 'Coral Dragon'
2017, Smith
'Coral Dragon' (
Marky Smith, R. 2015) Seedling 10-08C. IB, 24" (61 cm), Early bloom. Standards melon (RHS 29B); style arms lighter melon (29C), edge soft yellow; falls lighter melon, shoulder more orange, pale cream flanking beard; beards orange-red tips on white (33A); recurved ruffling; glaciata; pronounced spicy fragrance.
'Fanta' sibling. Salmon Creek 2017.
Honorable Mention 2019.
Award Of Merit 2022
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From Aitken’s catalog, 2017: CORAL DRAGON (IB)(M. Smith '17) IB 24” (61 cm) E. Standards are melon, style arms lighter melon, edge soft yellow. Falls lighter melon, shoulders more orange, pale cream flanking the broad hafts; beards are orange, red tips on white hairs, slightly recurved ruffling. Pronounced spicy fragrance. A rich, coral-colored glaciata from ‘Gentlewoman’ calls from across the garden. Very vigorous grower with 5-6 buds.Sdlg. #10-08C: ‘Fanta’ Sib. SKU: 17IB105. $20.00. |
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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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