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■(TB) 'French Fashion'

1993, Black

'French Fashion' (Paul Black, R. 1993). Seedling# 8826B. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards smoky deep violet; style arms blended orchid pink; falls smoky violet blended over orchid pink base; beards burnt orange; ruffled; slight spicy fragrance. Seedling# 8510C: (('Heather Blush' x P. Dyer seedling#: ('Peach Spot' x 'Outer Limits')) x 'Tropical Tempo') X seedling# 86129E: (('Breath of Morn' x 'Galen') x 'Honey Mocha'). Mid-America 1993.

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Photo by Paul BlackPhoto by Paul Black-Mid-America GardenPhoto taken on 25th April 2020 in Piedmont, ItalyPhoto taken on 25th April 2020 in Piedmont, Italy
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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 - 2011-03-07

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