■(TB) 'Beloved Belinda'
1964, Hinkle
'Beloved Belinda' (
Georgia Hinkle, R. 1963). Seedling# R-8-3. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-YlP, Cream self, green veining entire length of falls; cream border and beard.
'Le Beau' X
'Magic Morn' seedling. Wild & Son 1964. Honorable Mention 1965.
See below:
| From Gilbert H. Wild catalog, 1964: BELOVED BELINDA (Georgia Hinkle, 1964) R-8-3. Each $25.00 Net. 36-38 in. M. to L. From pink x white breeding comes a huge cream with a light green cast in the closed standards. The ruffled and flaring falls of a very pale cream are dramatized by a deep cream border. From the pale cream beard, light green veining radiates the entire length of the falls making this a beacon with a sparkling sheen. Heavily substanced long lasting flowers on well branched stalks. Parentage: L-29-l (Le Beau x Magic Morn) x M-16-1 (Le Beau sdlg. x Symphony). H.C., 1962. |
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| From Gilbert H. Wild 1971 catalog: BELOVED BELINDA (Georgia Hinkle, 1964). 36-36 in. M. to L. From pink and white breeding comes a huge cream with a green cast in the closed standards. Ruffled, flaring falls of a very pale cream are dramatized by a deep cream border. Light green veining radiates entire length of falls. Heavily substanced long lasting flowers on well balanced stalks. H.C., 1962, H.M., 1965. $3.00 |
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. |
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