■(TB) 'Mother's Little Helper'
1995, Ernst
'Mother's Little Helper' (
Richard Ernst, R. 1994). Seedling# JF169-5. TB, 35" (89 cm). Late midseason bloom. Lightly ruffled orange, standards with slight pale pink infusion on midribs, Falls with darker shoulders; beards orange red; slight sweet fragrance. Probably -- seedling# F169-5,
'Competitive Edge' sibling X seedling# F169-19, sibling. Cooley 1995.
Honorable Mention 1998.
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'Mother's Little Helper' (R. Ernst, '95) ML. 35" $35.00. Smooth, clean orange color should certainly perk up Mom. Wax-like substance and semi-flaring falls. Mild ruffling. The standards have a slight pink influence on the midribs. Brilliant orange-red beards. Eight to ten buds on perfect branching. Sdlg. JF169-5. [Cooley's catalog, 1995] |
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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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