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■(TB) 'Smoked Pearl'

1973, Gladish

'Smoked Pearl' (Truman Gladish, R. 1971). Seedling# 1-70. TB, 33" (84 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards full smoky red-violet; falls. lighter smoky red-violet; beard light blend. 'Raspberry Whirl' X 'Orchid Jewel'. Niswonger 1973. Honorable Mention 1974.

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From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing SMOKED PEARL (T. Gladish '73). Raspberry Whirl X Orchid Jewel. A very unusual color of old rose with the stds. darker than the falls, well branched and vigorous. $25.00. Cape Iris.
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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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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