■(TB) 'Deep Caress'
1970, Benson
'Deep Caress' (
Cliff Benson, R. 1969). Seedling 66-15. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-O1P, Coral-pink self; ruffled; coral beard.
'Champagne Music' X Moldovan seedling63-3 (
'Irish Lullaby' x
'Jean Ann'). C. Benson 1970. High Commendation 1966; Honorable Mention 1971.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #197 April 1970 Introducing DEEP CARESS. ((Champagne Music X (Irish Lullaby x Jean Ann)) A large, husky deep coral pink self. Standards are domed and arched; falls are smooth, wide, semi-flared and ruffled. Substance is excellent and stems are sturdy. M. 36" HC 1966. $25.00. Cliff Benson. |
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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. |
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