■(JI) 'Fourfold Pink'
1996, McEwen
'Fourfold Pink' (
Currier McEwen, R. 1995) Seedling T(6)90/48(ERI). JI (3 falls) tetraploid. 30" (75 cm), Early to late bloom. Standards white, edged phlox purple (RHS 75C); style arms white, edged and tipped lavender pink (75B); falls lavender pink opening from deeper (75A) buds, white central area crossed by mimosa yellow (8C) veins, signal rich lemon yellow (13B). Seedling T(5)88/11(11): (seedling T(4)80/149: (
'Maine Chance' x involving seedling 8 generations from
W. Arlie Payne seed) x
'Pink Mystery') X
'Pink Mystery'. Eartheart 1996.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #301 April 1996 Introducing Fourfold Pink: (T6J90/48ER(1)) tetraploid, 3 falls, EM-L. The handsome 36" plants have two excellent branches. The 7" flowers have upright white standards and styles edged pink, and wide, flaring falls of soft, medium pink surrounding white centers. T588/11 (11) X Pink Mystery. $35. Eartheart Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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