■(TB) 'Mlle. Modiste'
1972, Benson
'Mlle. Modiste' (
Cliff Benson, R. 1970). Seedling 66-15B. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled pink self; pink beard.
'Champagne Music' X Moldovan seedling 63-3: (
'Irish Lullaby' x
'Jean Ann'). C. Benson 1972. High Commendation 1972 (under seedling 66-15-B); Honorable Mention 1974.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #205 April 1972 Introducing MLLE. MODISTE. ((Champagne Music X (Irish Lullaby x Jean Ann)). A rather new color scheme--a delicate, distinct and different shade of blue-pink. Standards are domed and ruffled; falls are wide, ruffled and attractively semiflared. Stems are nicely branched and sturdy. $25.00. Cliff Benson. |
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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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