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■(TB) 'Secret Heart'

1969, Corlew

'Secret Heart' (Glenn Corlew, R. 1969). Seedling# 465-7A. TB, 30" (76 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-RV1P, Orchid-pink self; soft tangerine beard. 'Rio Roso' X 'Fairy Fable'. Corlew 1972. High Commendation 1971; Honorable Mention 1973.

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From AIS Bulletin #205 April 1972 Introducing SECRET HEART Net $30.00. (Glenn F. Corlew 1972). Classic form presented in the most feminine shades of pastel orchid-pink. A soft tangerine beard completes the delicate harmony. One cannot but marvel that a flower so fragile in appearance can so well withstand the adversities of the weather. Many will remember this from the Guest Planting at Watson Park in Wichita. Limited to one per customer, please. 30". Mid- eason. Seedling #465-7A. Rio Rose X Fairy Fable. HC 1971. Cherry Lane Gardens.
 
 

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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-- JoelleFRANJEULLE - 2010-01-23
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secretheart01.JPGJPG secretheart01.JPG manage 776 K 18 Apr 2017 - 02:37 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from Glenn Corlew slide collection
secretheart1.JPGJPG secretheart1.JPG manage 931 K 18 Apr 2017 - 02:40 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from Glenn Corlew slide collection
Topic revision: r16 - 21 Oct 2023, Harloiris
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