■(TB) 'Henna Accent'

1982, Hamblen

'Henna Accent' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1981). Seedling# 75-16A. TB, 28" (76 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standardscreamy white (RHS 11D), flushed pale pink, greenish midrib; falls creamy white with pale amber rim, intensifying at hafts; bright greyed orange beard; heavily laced. Seedling# 72-34A: ('Misty Dawn' x 'Sienna Star') X 'Sienna Star'. Mission Bell 1982. Honorable Mention 1984.

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From AIS Bulletin #244 January 1982 Introducing HENNA ACCENT. 28", ML. Creamy white. Stands flushed palest pink, greenish midribs. Falls rimmed with amber, intensifying at hafts. Greyed orange beards. Lacy petals. (Misty Dawn x Sienna Star) X Sienna Star. #H75-16A. Net $25.00. Mission Bell.
 
 

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.

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