■(TB) 'Pink Clover'

1955, Whiting

'Pink Clover' (Mrs. C. Whiting, R. 1953). Seedling# 5213. TB, 30" (76 cm). Late midseason bloom. Color Class-VR1, Light violet-red self (erythrite red, Wilson), peach overlay at haft, peach-pink beard. seedling. Seedling# 4910: (Hall seedling# 42-05 x 'Pathfinder') X 'Pathfinder'. Longfield 1955. Honorable Mention 1956.

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From AIS Bulletin #138, July 1955. Introducing PINK CLOVER #5213 (4910 x Pathfinder). A deep mallow pink of delicious color and pleasing personality. The wide, full flowers are large and of very heavy substance with arched, closed standards and semi-flaring falls. A taffeta satin texture enhances the beauty. The beard is peach pink. Strong 30 to 32 inch stalks carry 5 to 7 or more buds. Midseason to late, with the flowers opening slowly and lasting longer than average. $20.00. Long's 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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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Topic revision: r12 - 08 Jan 2025, TerryLaurin
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