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■(TB) 'Benton Oberon'
1952, Morris
'Benton Oberon' (Sir Cedric Morris, Introduced, not registered) Rich petunia self with tangerine beard. Flowers are of good size, 2.5 feet.
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| From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens 1959 catalog - BENTON OBERON (Morris '52) ML-34". My color plate show the exceptional brightness and arresting color scheme of this one that I imported from England. Courtly and trim flower in bright fushsia-heliotrope with a very prominent, contrasting beard in bright red-tangerine; of good size and fine substance. Heaviest bloomer of Benton series. …..$5.00; on $10 order $3.50; 3 for $9.45. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| 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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