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■(JI) 'Raspberry Glow'

1992, Aitken

'Raspberry Glow' ( J. Terry Aitken, R. 1992) Seedling 86J-1. JI (6 F.), 46" (117 cm), Midseason late blooom. Raspberry with blue rays, 1" violet edge. 'Hue and Cry' X 'Electric Rays' sibling. Aitken's Salmon Creek 1992. Honorable Mention 1997; Award of Merit 1999; Payne Medal 2003.

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From Aitken’s Salmon Creek Garden, 1992: RASPBERRY GLOW (Aitken '92) JI, M-L, 46", 2 buds, 6 Falls. Similar in pattern to ELECTRIC RAYS but with an added layer of raspberry sanding. The base color is raspberry with electric blue rays stopping an inch away from the rim. At a distance the flowers appear to have a RASPBERRY GLOW. Very subtle and exotic. Nicely ruffled flowers stand tall above the foliage. (Hue Cry x (Knight in Armor x Reign of Glory)) #86Jl 1 $30.00
 
 

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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RASPBERRYGLOW01.JPGJPG RASPBERRYGLOW01.JPG manage 74 K 27 Mar 2015 - 14:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
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raspberryglow02.jpgjpg raspberryglow02.jpg manage 120 K 19 Mar 2016 - 14:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
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