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■(TB) 'Curious Spike'

1999, Muska

'Curious Spike' (Ladislav Muska, R. 1998). Seedling# 98-MCCC-04. TB, height 34" (86 cm), Late bloom. Standards and style arms light lavender orchid; Falls deeper lavender orchid; beards tangerine, rosy lavender violet horns; slight fragrance. (('Mys Horn' x 'Calicoball') x 'Conjuration') X "Cream Secrets". Muska 1999.

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Photo from Loic Tasquier, The Netherlands

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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 - 2010-11-15
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