■(TB) 'Misty Watercolors'
1976, Niswonger
'Misty Watercolors' (
O. David Niswonger, R. 1975). Seedling# 15-72. TB, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards rose pink with hints of lilac and flush of pink; falls pale orchid with flush of pink appearing as beige; bright coral-pink beard; ruffled. Seedling# 14-67: (
'Rippling Waters' x (
'Sweet Refrain' x
'Glittering Amber')) X seedling# 69-69: ((
'Rippling Waters' x seedling# 43-63) x
'Lilac Treat'). Niswonger 1976. Favorite Guest 1976; Honorable Mention 1977.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing MISTY WATERCOLORS (Niswonger '76). Sdlg. 15-72: 14-67 (Rippling Waters x 43-63 (Sweet Refrain x Glittering Amber)) X 16-69: ((2-66: Rippling Waters x 43-63) x Lilac Treat). TB, 32", 7-8 buds, fertile both ways. This wellbranched beauty is difficult to describe. If you can imagine a sunset with a rose-pink glow with shadows of lilac blended with beige, you may get close. Its bright coral-pink beard is also an attraction. See it at the convention at Lansing this spring. $25.00. Cape Iris. |
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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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