■(TB) 'Rose Caress'
1977, Brown
'Rose Caress' (
Opal Brown, R. 1977). Seedling# 73-15E1. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Light neyron rose (RHS 56C) self; poppy red beard; ruffled, fluted and crimped. ((Involving pinks x
'Chinese Coral') x
'Flaming Heart') X
'Sweet 'N' Lovely'. Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens 1977. Honorable Mention 1979.
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From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing ROSE CARESS (0. L. Brown '77). TB, 34", EM. Flowers light Neyron rose-a lovely, clean blue-pink. Well rounded, closed standards and wide, flaring falls with poppy red beards. Ruffled edges are fluted and crimped. Excellent branching, long flowering period. Sdlg. 73-15El. ((Involved pinks x Chinese Coral) x Flaming Heart) X Sweet 'N' Lovely. $25.00. Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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