■(IB) 'Shimla'
2010/2011, Blyth
'Shimla' (
Barry Blyth, R. 2010) Seedling #R3-4. IB, 18" (46 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards buff apricot, light violet infusion toward center; falls soft creamy-apricot, white area around tangerine beards, many lavender-pink dots on outer edges, very ruffled to laced.
'Pink Frosting' X
'Dark Drama'. Tempo Two 2010/11.
See below:
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Hybridizer's Comment: Standards are buff apricot with a light violet infusion around midribs. Falls are soft creamy-apricot with a large white area around beards. Around the falls is a band of lavender pink dots, no stitching. Beards are tangerine. The flower is very ruffled to near lace. |
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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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RolandDejoux - 2010-10-08