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■(TB) 'Midnight Moonlight'

2000, Baumunk

'Midnight Moonlight' (Lowell Baumunk, R. 1999). Seedling# 94X10-10. TB, 35" (89 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards white; style arms white, highlighted lavender; falls dark purple, edge slightly lighter, white area around beard patterned with purple lines; beards mustard, base white. 'Tempting Fate' X seedling# 92TFRW-3: ('Twist Of Fate' x 'Ride The Wind'). Baumunk 2000. Honorable Mention 2002.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #316 January 2000 Introducing MIDNIGHT MOONLIGHT. Tall Bearded. Seedling 94XlO-10. The most contrast we've seen between blackish purple falls and white standards. Draws lots of attention in the garden. Much admired at shows, earning four EC's:Colorado Springs '97 and Denver'97, '98 and '99. (Tempting Fate X (Twist of Fate x Ride the Wind)). $40 postpaid. Lowell Baumunk.
 


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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2010-01-05
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Topic revision: r27 - 26 Mar 2023, TLaurin
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