■(TB) 'Horned Lace'
1960, Austin
'Horned Lace' (
Lloyd Austin, R. 1959). Seedling# 8154. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class Y3, Standards deep yellow; falls light yellow; horned beard and laced.
'Horned Skylark' x
'Ruffled Apache'. Rainbow 1960.
See below:
References:
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: HORNED LACE (Austin '60) M-38". My color photograph is so like the shimmering reality that a description is hardly needed. Yes, here is beauty personified. This world's first combination of prominent horns with heavily laced petal edges captivates every viewer. Unexcelled for growing for exhibition at flower shows where it is sure to be a sensation. A very large flower. Pollen fair to good; an extremely heavy seed-setter. Skylark X Ruffled Apache. Reguiarly $10; on $15 order $5.95; on $255 order $3.95; 3 for $11.25. |
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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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