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■(JI) 'Dirigo Maiden's Blush'

2005, White

'Dirigo Maiden's Blush' (John White, R. 2004) Sdlg. 97JI-W17-14. JI (6 F.), 40" (102 cm), Midseason late bloom. Standards white, pinkish edge; style arms white, pinkish at top edge; Falls white, pink blush on shoulders, narrow pink edge, yellow signal, green at base. 'Dirigo Delight' X 'Dirigo Old Hundred'. Eartheart 2005. Honorable Mention 2008.

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Photo by Eartheart GardensPhoto by Aitken

References

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-04-19
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
dirigomaidensblush.jpgjpg dirigomaidensblush.jpg manage 29 K 15 Jun 2018 - 20:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Eartheart Gardens
dirigomaidensblush01.jpgjpg dirigomaidensblush01.jpg manage 70 K 25 Apr 2014 - 22:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
Topic revision: r9 - 27 Mar 2022, BobPries
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