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■(TB) 'Big Wig'

2017, Pain

'Big Wig' (Shirley Pain, R. 2017) Seedling 11AA05. TB, 41" (104 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards and style arms magenta-plum; Falls same, darker around beards; beards rusty orange-gold; pronounced sweet fragrance. 'Noble Dragon' X 'Romantic Gentleman'.

See below:

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References

Awaiting original catalog description
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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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-- BetsyHiggins - 19 Aug 2018
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