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■(TB) 'Grand Romance'

1971, Corlew

'Grand Romance'. (Glenn Corlew, R. 1969). Seedling# 453-7A. TB, height 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-OBV5, Standards pink with blue-violet undertone; falls same, lighter at center; tangerine-orange beard. 'Signature' X 'Silvertone'. Corlew 1971. High Commendatioon 1970; Honorable Mention 1972.

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From AIS Bulletin #201 April 1971 Introducing GRAND ROMANCE (Corlew 1971). $30.00 Net. Classically formed blooms in a combination of colors as lovely as they are difficult to describe. Basically a light pink, it has a haunting overlay of blue-violet that sets it apart. Ruffled and with just a hint of lace. Tangerine-orange beard. Beautifully different! Adequate branching with 3 buds per socket. Fertile. 32". Midseason. Seedling No. 453-7A. Signature X Silvertone. HC1970. Cherry Lane Gardens.
 
 

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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.

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