■(TB) 'Diamond Blush'
1998, Spoon
'Diamond Blush' (
Donald Spoon, R/ 1997). Seedling 92-192. TB, 28" (71 cm), Midseason to late bloom and re-bloom. Standards and style arms blended orient pink (RHS 36A) to salmon (27A); falls overlaid brick red (35B), paler pink (36D) to salmon (27D) between prominent haft venation; beards nasturtium red (32B), ruffled, flared; pronounced spicy fragrance. (
'Cataldo' x
'Infinite Grace') X
'Pink Attraction'. Winterberry 1998.
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From AIS Bulletin #309 April 1998 Introducing DIAMOND BLUSH TB 28" (71 cm) ML & RE (October in VA, zone 6). Diamond dusted, horizontally flared and beautifully ruffled. Standards and style arms blended orient pink to salmon. Falls blended pink to salmon overlaid with brick red with prominent darker veining extending the full length of the falls, lighter edging. Beards nasturtium red. Pronounced spicy fragrance. Excellent branching with 7-9 bud count with added feature of spathes that stay green. C&P Fall Show best seedling in 1996. Fertile both ways. (Cataldo x Infinite Grace) x Pink Attraction. $40.00. Winterberry Gardens. |
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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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