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■(TB) 'Orange Star'

1981, Hamblen

'Orange Star' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1980). Seedling# H74-43A. TB, 30" (76 cm). Midseason late bloom. Standards persimmon orange (RHS 26B); falls near orange (26A); burnt orange beard. Seedling# 69-86-1: ('Azure Gold' sibling x (('Valimar' sibling x 'June's Sister') x 'Tomeco')) X 'Hilight'. Mission Bell 1981. High Commendation 1980 (seedling H74-43A); Honorable Mention 1983; Award of Merit 1985.

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Orange Star TB--1981 Intro Listing.jpgorangestar01.jpgorangestar02.jpgorangestar03.jpgorangestar04.JPGorangestar1.JPGOrangeStarBJIedt.jpg

References:

From AIS Bulletin #240 January 1981 Introducing ORANGE STAR. 30/1, ML. Brilliant persimmon orange self with wide burnt orange beards. Domed standards and flaring falls, heavily laced and ruffled. Show-type stalks-for the late show. (Yellow and white Azure Gold sib x ((yellow Valimar sib x June's Sister) x Tomeco)) X Hilight. HC '80. #H74-43A. Net $25.00. Mission Bell.
 

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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Orange Star TB--1981 Intro Listing.jpgjpg Orange Star TB--1981 Intro Listing.jpg manage 51 K 27 Jul 2025 - 12:53 EdenSprings 1981 Intro Listing
OrangeStarBJIedt.jpgjpg OrangeStarBJIedt.jpg manage 75 K 04 Nov 2017 - 22:30 Main.Harloiris Photo by Blue J Iris
orangestar01.jpgjpg orangestar01.jpg manage 189 K 07 Jan 2018 - 04:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
orangestar02.jpgjpg orangestar02.jpg manage 238 K 30 Nov 2017 - 04:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
orangestar03.jpgjpg orangestar03.jpg manage 204 K 06 Feb 2020 - 02:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
orangestar04.JPGJPG orangestar04.JPG manage 267 K 09 Dec 2020 - 23:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
orangestar1.JPGJPG orangestar1.JPG manage 107 K 20 Apr 2020 - 14:58 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry Laurin
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