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(TB) 'Monte Carlo'

1953, Cook

'Monte Carlo' (Franklin Cook, R. 1952). Seedling# 49-17. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y2, Plicata, yellow feathered and stitched bronze. ''Peachblow' X 'Sorrel Top'. Longfield 1953. High Commendation 1952.

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From AIS Bulletin #130, July 1953. Introducing MONTE CARLO (Peachblow X Sorrel Top) (#49-17) A lovely, clean, ruffled yellow plicata. The standards are deep Barium Yellow with a wide margin of pale Garnet Brown. The falls are near white edged deep Barium Yellow blending to Garnet Brown. Heavy Orange beards. Midseason. 36 inches. Excellently branched. $10.00. Longfield.
From Fleur De Lis Garden catalog 1956: MONTE CARLO (F. Cook 1953) M. 36 in. (Peachblow x Sorral Top). A lovely, clean, ruffled yellow plicata. Standards are deep Barium Yellow with a wide margin of pale Garnet brown and the falls are white with a blended edge of Barium Yellow and Garnet Brown. 5.00.
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07


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