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■(TB) 'Conversation Piece'

1973, Palmer

'Conversation Piece' (Dorothy Palmer, R. 1971). Seedling# 9269E. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Full red, orange and yellow blend, ruffled; brownish yellow beard. 'Denver Mint' X 3165A: (('Riviera' x involving lines) x 'Rainbow Gold'). Echo Hill 1973. Honorable Mention 1974.

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From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing CONVERSATION PIECE. Sdlg. 9269E. An outstanding addition to the rather limited class of good brown blends. There has been an especially complimentary response from those who have seen it in our garden and the guest plantings where it has been grown. The silken brown bud opens up into an intriguing blend with a yellow tinge around the deep yellow beard. It is a very ruffled bloom with wonderful substance to withstand the sun and the elements, an unusual quality in browns. Has domed standards and wide flaring falls. It is a strong grower and has a good stem. Really an eyecatcher in the garden. The name is fittingly appropriate. Late midseason.36 inches. $25.00. Echo Hill Garden.
 
 

Culture

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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 - 2010-11-09
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Conversation_Piece_1971_TB.jpgjpg Conversation_Piece_1971_TB.jpg manage 67 K 03 Jan 2012 - 01:03 UnknownUser Photo by Pierre Anfosso - France
conversation01.JPGJPG conversation01.JPG manage 922 K 19 Apr 2017 - 14:39 Main.TLaurin Photo from Glenn Corlew slide collection
conversationpiece1.jpgjpg conversationpiece1.jpg manage 144 K 05 Jun 2020 - 15:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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