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■(TB) 'Pharaoh's Dream'

1978, Miller

'Pharaoh's Dream' (Bernice Miller, R. 1978). TB, 38" (97 cm). Early bloom and rebloom (mid-October in New Mexico). Standards copper-roan; falls tiny copper-tan spot under golden beard, gradually deepening to copper-roan at ruffled edges. 'Witch of Endor' X 'Resurrection Story' sibling. B Miller 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #233 Spring 1979 Introducing PHAROAH'S DREAM (B. Miller). TB, 38", E & RE mid-October. Huge. A vision of gleaming copper tones. S. copper roan. F. lightly ruffled, copper-tan spot under golden beard, gradually deepening to copper roan. Spicy oriental fragrance. Exceptionally fine texture. 3 well-spaced branches and terminal. Witch of Endor X Resurrection Story sib. $25.00. Bernice Miller.
 
 

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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