■(JI) 'Lasting Pleasure'
1985, Ackerman
'Lasting Pleasure' (
William Ackerman, R. 1981) Seedling D5 (13-127). JI (6 falls), 33" (84 cm), Midseason bloom. Heavily ruffled white ground, sharply veined purple violet (RHS 81A) and lightly washed violet; dark purple violet (8lA) style arms, lighter crests. Seedling D5 (3-59) X seedling D5 (5-153). Bush 1985. Honorable Mention 1989.
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From AIS Bulletin #258 July 1985 Introducing LASTING PLEASURE - Double, M, 30". White ground veined and washed violet. Long lasting. Large plants. $35.00. George Bush. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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 |
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.) |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
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