■(TB) 'Afternoon Colours'
2008/2009, Blyth
'Afternoon Colours' (
Barry Blyth, R. 2007). Seedliing N203-7. TB, 40" (102 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards cream infused pastel rose-pink at midrib; falls magenta blending and lightening toward the edge of standards color, heavy burgundy overlay at hafts extending a third of the way down; beards tangerine tipped white at end.
'Enchanter' X
'Decadence'. Tempo Two 2008/09
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Awaiting original catalog description |
Hybridizer's Comment: Excellent branching with ruffled, flared and lilting blooms. Fertile and a good parent. Sister to 'Oxford Countess'. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
BobPries - 21 Apr 2019
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