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■(TB) 'Maiden Flight'

1978, Bausch

'Maiden Flight' (Melvin Bausch, R. 1975). Seedling A-9-3. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards ruffled light buff with light violet at midrib; falls ruffled full red-violet; orange beard tipped white. 93-A: ('Emma Cook' x ('May Hall' x 'Mary Randall')) X 'Graceful Lady'. Garden of East Wind 1978.

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From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing MAIDEN FLIGHT (Mel Bausch '78). TB, 34", M. Lightly ruffled pale buff, domed standards with violet infusion at midrib contrasted with red-violet falls and orange beard. Four-way branching with 10 buds. Vigorous. (Emma Cook x (May Hall x Mary Randall)) X Graceful Lady. HC 1974. $25.00. Garden of the East Wind.
 
 

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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