■(TB) 'Passion Flower'
1991, Byers
'Passion Flower' (
Monty Byers, R. 1989). Seedling# D221-1-B. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards coral pink lightly infused orchid pink in center, suffused yellow gold rim; orchid styles, yellow crests; falls crystalline orchid, violet texture veining overall, suffused yellow gold rim, gold hafts and pink infusion spread out and down from around pinkish orange beard, white horns.
'Beverly Sills' X (
'Sky Hooks' x
'Condottiere'). Moonshine Gardens 1991.
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References
From AIS Bulletin #281 April 1991 Introducing PASSION FLOWER-TB. BEVERLY SILLS X (SKY HOOKS x CONDOTTIERE). Coral pink S. infused orchid pink with suffused gold rim; crystalline, texture veined orchid F rimmed with suffused gold, gold hafts and has an infusion of pink which spreads out and down from around pinkish orange b.; white horns. Short on buds but the flowers are absolutely gorgeous both the form and the luscious, exotic coloring. Breathtaking! $35.00. Moonshine Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here |
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