■(TB) 'Mme Henri Cayeux'
1924, Cayeux
'Mme Henri Cayeux' (
Ferdinand Cayeux, 1924). TB, Midseason to late bloom. Color Class S9D. Standards smoky reddish violet; falls dark crimson.
'Black Prince' X
'Alcazar'. Cayeux et Le Clerc 1924.
See below:
References
Revue Horticole, 1923, nouvelle série, Tome XIX, p. 128. |
Named for Mons. Ferdinand Cayeux brother's wife; Mme Henri Cayeux. |
From Bonnewitz catalog, 1926: MADAME HENRI CAYEUX (Cayeux) See Supplementary List. S. smoky reddish-violet; F. velvety dark crimson, lighter on the edges. Light reticulations at the throat. Brown yellow beard. Very strong stems. Said to be brighter than Ambassadeur. M. Cayeux regards this variety and Renee Cayeux as the two very best varieties he has produced. |
From Indian Spring Farms catalog, 1927: MME. HENRY CAYEUX (Cayeux 1924). A handsome variety of Ambassadeur type, with very large flowers. S. reddish, slaty violet purple; velvety, dark reddish-purple, lighter at the edges; beard bright yellow. Strong in growth producing quantities of flowers. 42 inches. $10.00 each |
Synonyms
Mme Henri Cayeu; Mme Henri Cayeau; Mme Henry Cayeau; Mme Henry Cayeux; Madame Henri Cayeux; note: Mme stands for Madame (french spelling).
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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