■(TB) 'Hippo'z Tutu'
1996, Kasperek
'Hippo'z Tutu' (
Brad Kasperek, R. 1996). Seedling# 92P-55V. TB, 32" (81 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards cyclamen purple (RHS 74A/B), lighter around midrib; style arms cyclamen purple, laced; falls white ground (155C), 1/2" cyclamen purple edge, inner side stippling, center stripe; beards burnt orange; moderately ruffled and laced.
'Baboon Bottom' X
'Raspberry Fudge'. Zebra 1996.
Honorable Mention 1998.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #301 April 1996 Introducing HIPPO'Z TUTU (Kasperek '96) TB EM 32" Laced & Ruffled Plicata! Laced, rich wine standards accented by light wine mid ribs, matching laced style arms. Wide, laced, semi-flaring falls have white background edged with 1/2" of rich wine, light wine center line. Burnt orange beards and 7 buds. Baboon Bottom X Raspberry Fudge (92P-55V). $35.00. Zebra 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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