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■(TB) 'Chinese White'

1952, McKee

'Chinese White' (William McKee, R. 1950). Sdlg. 5020. TB, 42" (107 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-WW1, Pure-white self. ('Snow Flurry' x 'Wo-Peen') X ('Katharine Fay' x 'Wo-Peen'). McKee 1952. High Commendation 1950; Honorable Mention 1952.

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From AIS Bulletin #133, April 1954: CHINESE WHITE (1952) (Sno-Flurry x Wo-Peen) x (Katherine Fay x Wo-Peen). A large exquisite pure white, no haft markings, wide well-rounded flaring falls. 42" stalks. $10.00. McKee 1954.
From M. Oliver Flower Farms catalog, 1958: CHINESE WHITE McKee '52) M. 37". A very large, perfectly formed white with lightly waved petals. Lovely and impressive, H.M. '52, $2.50 ea., 3 for $6.00.
 
 

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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