■(TB) 'Born This Way'
2015, Johnson
'Born This Way' (
Thomas Johnson, R. 2015). Seedling# TD181C. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards flesh pink; style arms pink; falls fuchsia-rose, flesh pink bands; beards orange; sweet fragrance. Parentage unknown.
Introduced by Mid-America Gardens 2015.
Honorable Mention 2017;
Award of Merit 2019.
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References:
From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2015: BORN THIS WAY (T.Johnson ‘15) TB Midseason-Late 36” (91cm) Big, round and buxom. She was ‘Born this Way’. Frothy, exuberantly ruffled fuchsia rose falls are widely banded near white with an interesting veined transition between central color and banding. Strong well-branched stalks carry these beauties in regal fashion. Easy increaser. Unfortunately the cross tag was lost. Sdlg. TD181C: Unknown - lost tag. $60.00. |
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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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