■(TB) 'Polynesian Queen'

2010, Johnson

'Polynesian Queen' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2010). Seedling# Ty17A. TB, 36" (91 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards light buff, strong midrib infused light rose; falls light buff around beards bleeding to darker rose on outer edges, violet flash below burnt orange beard, deepest rose blending below flash to edge; sweet fragrance. 'Paul Black' X 'Decadence'. Mid-America 2010.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: OK. USDA Zones 7

See below:

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References

From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2010: polynesian queen (T.Johnson ‘10) TB Midseason-Late 36” (91cm). This Polynesian Queen is nicely tanned and robed in the soft colors of royalty. Light buff standards have strong midribs infused light rose giving way to heavily ruffled margins. Standard color bleeds down onto falls and blends outward to medium mauve plum edges. A slight blue violet flash below startling dark burnt orange beards descends to darker red purple centers. Stalks with 3 branches and 7-9 buds emerge from strong, healthy plants. Sdlg. TY17A: Paul Black X Decadence. $50.00.
 

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
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
POLYNESIAN_QUEEN.jpgjpg POLYNESIAN_QUEEN.jpg manage 35 K 12 Feb 2013 - 15:02 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mid-America Gardens
PolynesianQueen04.JPGJPG PolynesianQueen04.JPG manage 106 K 08 Dec 2016 - 16:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
PolynesianQueenJC.jpgjpg PolynesianQueenJC.jpg manage 86 K 02 Jan 2015 - 18:32 BetsyHiggins Photo by Jan Campbell
polynesianqueen01.jpgjpg polynesianqueen01.jpg manage 529 K 06 Jan 2020 - 16:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
polynesianqueen010.JPGJPG polynesianqueen010.JPG manage 306 K 11 Mar 2024 - 14:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
polynesianqueen02.JPGJPG polynesianqueen02.JPG manage 301 K 13 Dec 2020 - 03:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
polynesianqueen1.jpgjpg polynesianqueen1.jpg manage 611 K 04 Jan 2016 - 16:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
polynesianqueen3.jpgjpg polynesianqueen3.jpg manage 29 K 14 Feb 2013 - 01:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
Topic revision: r20 - 05 Nov 2024, PatOlsen
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