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■(TB) 'Riviera'

1957, Plough

'Riviera' (Gordon Plough, R. 1956). Seedling 51-61 13. TB, 34" (86 cm), Late midseason bloom. Greenish yellow self (Dresden yellow, Wilson 64/2), blue-white flush below beard. ('Gold Ruffles' x 'Chérie') X 'Twenty Grand'. Eden Road 1957. Honorable Mention 1958; Judges' Choice 1959.

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Image from 1958 Eden Road catalogPhoto by HIPS Archives

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Awaiting original catalog description.
 

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
Riviera TB 1958 Eden Road.pngpng Riviera TB 1958 Eden Road.png manage 529 K 07 Feb 2024 - 17:06 EdenSprings Image from 1958 Eden Road catalog
riviera1.JPGJPG riviera1.JPG manage 373 K 19 May 2016 - 20:41 TerryLaurin Photo by HIPS Archives
Topic revision: r11 - 07 Feb 2024, Harloiris
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