■(TB) 'Lemon Brocade'
1974, Rudolph
'Lemon Brocade' (
Nate Rudolph, R. 1973). Seedling# 71-25. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards light lemon yellow (close to RHS 9D); falls green-white center, blending to deeper lemon yellow at edge (6D); white beard tipped yellow-orange; ruffled; laced styles.
'Cream Taffeta' X seedling# 67-54. Lakelawn Gardens 1974.
Honorable Mention 1975;
Award of Merit 1978.
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From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing LEMON BROCADE. RUDOLPH-1974. $25.00. No. 71-25 (CREAM TAFFETA X 67-54) Midseason. TB 34". An exquisite shade of light lemon yellow (close to RHS 9D). Standards light lemon yellow, fully domed with opening rolled back, framing the laced lemon styles; beautifully ruffled. Falls beautifully ruffled, wide and flaring, center green-white blending to light lemon at edge (RHS 6D). Underside of falls green; white tipped yellow beard. Star dusted and very heavy substance. Four branches with nine buds. Plant habits are excellent and fertile. This is a Cream Taffeta seedling carrying the blood lines for pink-banded edges. HC 1973. Lakelawn 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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