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■(TB) 'Lemon Crest'

1979, Rudolph

'Lemon Crest' (Nate Rudolph, R. 1975). Seedling# 74-10. TB, 33" (84 cm), Early bloom. Standards deep lemon yellow; falls white with 1/2" deep lemon yellow edge; deep yellow beard; ruffled. Seedling# 71-13: ( 'Lemon Mist' x seedling# 68-77) X 'Beige Melody'. Rudolph 1979. Honorable Mention 1981.

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From AIS Bulletin #232 Winter 1979 Introducing LEMON CREST-Sdlg. 74-10: 71-13 X Beige Melody. TB, 33", E. The 6 x 4-1/2-inch, beautifully-formed blooms have horizontal falls which are quite ruffled. Standards are a brilliant star- dusted lemon yellow. The 3-inch wide horizontal falls are white with a 1/2-inch wide lemon yellow band and deep yellow beard, very ruffled and fluted. Heavy substance. Three branches with 7 or more buds. Plant habits are excellent and fertile both ways. HC '76. $25.00. Rudolph.
 
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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