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■(TB) 'Cuba Libre'

1957, Plough

'Cuba Libre' (Gordon Plough, R. 1956). Seedling# 50-51-1. TB, height 35" (89 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Color Class-V2, "Fancy" plicata. Standards pansy-violet (Wilson 033/1), falls plum-purple (934/3), clean yellow shoulders and throat. 'Aladdin's Wish' X 'Cuban Carnival'. Eden Road 1957.

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Awaiting original catalog description.
AIS Bulletin References: 205(Apr 1972), 22

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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cubalibre04.JPGJPG cubalibre04.JPG manage 588 K 08 May 2018 - 22:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
cubalibre05.JPGJPG cubalibre05.JPG manage 521 K 08 May 2018 - 22:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
cubalibre06.JPGJPG cubalibre06.JPG manage 161 K 24 Dec 2021 - 03:50 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
cubalibre060.JPGJPG cubalibre060.JPG manage 209 K 24 Dec 2021 - 03:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
Topic revision: r11 - 24 Dec 2021, TLaurin
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