■(TB) 'Awakening Embers'
2019, Schreiner
'Awakening Embers' (
Schreiner, R. 2019). Seedling MM 1288-A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early bloom. Dark velvety cherry-purple self; beards orange; pronounced fragrance. Parentage unknown. Schreiner 2019.
Honorable Mention 2021.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist. Rebloom reported in: NM. USDA Zones 7b, 8
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References
Schreiners 2019 Collectors catalog - AWAKENING EMBERS (Schreiner 2019) E. 36" Our photo … demonstrates the uniformity of Awakening Embers'_Italic text_ cherry-purple color, with its Dutch orange inflection. Round, flaring falls provide a landing for showy orange beards. Sturdy stalks are laden with 8 blossoms per stem. The fine, velvety substance adds to its luster. Pamela E. of Montana was the winner of our Naming Contest with her entry of Awakening Embers. She beautifully explains, "This seeming oxymoron of a name pays tribute to the eventual glorious evening campfires." Fragrant, with 8 buds per stalk. Seedling # MM 1288-A. $55.00 |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
BobPries - 21 Apr 2019
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