■(TB) 'Pink Froth'
1985, Keppel
'Pink Froth' (
Keith Keppel, R. 1985). Seedling# 76-122B. TB, 34" (86 cm). Early bloom. Standards lavender pink (M&P 43-D-1) suffusion on creamy white ground; Falls white, 1/2" solid lavender pink edge, deeper (43-1-4) hafts; rhodonite pink (43-G-1) styles; white beard tipped tangerine pink; ruffled and lightly laced. Seedling# 72-30E: (seedling# 68-39D: (((
'Irma Melrose' x
'Tea Apron') x ((
'Full Circle' x
'Rococo') x
'Tea Apron')) x
'April Melody') x
'Apricot Blaze') X seedling# 74-37C: ((seedling# 68-39D x (seedling# 66-35C x
'April Melody')) x
'Osage Buff'). Keppel 1985.
Honorable Mention 1989.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing PINK FROTH (Keppel) E 34" (((68-39D, the cream recessive parent of Generosity, x April Melody) x Apricot Blaze) X ((68-39D x near-sib) x Osage Buff)). Standards almost completely suffused lavender pink on creamy white ground; falls white, with 1/2" solid margin of lavender pink, deeper hafts. Beards shade from white to pale peach to burnt tangerine in throat. Ruffled, lightly laced. #76-1228. $25.00. Keith Keppel. |
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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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