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■(TB) 'Dixie Desert'

1977, Meek

'Dixie Desert' (Duane Meek, R. 1977) Seedling B23-1-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards creamy white; falls cream with light cinnamon dottings at hafts, ruffled; bronze-yellow beard. 'Radiant Apogee' X seedling D185-21-8: ('Erika' x 'Citrus Mist'). D. & J. Gardens 1978.

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From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing DIXIE DESERT (Duane Meek '78). $25.00. Standards are solid creamy white over creamy falls, which are lightly dotted cinnamon at the haft. Delightfully ruffled. Bronze-yellow beard. EM, 36". Sdlg. #B23-1-1. (Radiant Apogee X Sunday Sage sib). D&J Gardens.
 
 

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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