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■(TB) 'Snow Orchid'

1946, Tharp

'Snow Orchid' (Mary Tharp, R. 1946) TB. Late bloom. Color Class-W9M. ( 'Zasu' x 'Susan Bliss') x 'Brising'.

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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
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snoworchid01.JPGJPG snoworchid01.JPG manage 491 K 26 Jul 2018 - 03:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
snoworchid1-jb.jpgjpg snoworchid1-jb.jpg manage 19 K 23 Feb 2013 - 17:22 Main.Harloiris photo by Mike Unser
snoworchid2-jb.jpgjpg snoworchid2-jb.jpg manage 19 K 23 Feb 2013 - 17:23 Main.Harloiris photo by Mike Unser
snoworchid8.JPGJPG snoworchid8.JPG manage 267 K 12 Jan 2024 - 15:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
snoworchid80.JPGJPG snoworchid80.JPG manage 160 K 12 Jan 2024 - 15:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
snoworchid9.JPGJPG snoworchid9.JPG manage 120 K 17 Jan 2022 - 03:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
snoworchid90.JPGJPG snoworchid90.JPG manage 124 K 17 Jan 2022 - 03:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
snoworchid91.JPGJPG snoworchid91.JPG manage 115 K 23 Dec 2024 - 03:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
snoworchid92.JPGJPG snoworchid92.JPG manage 120 K 23 Dec 2024 - 03:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
snoworchid93.JPGJPG snoworchid93.JPG manage 114 K 08 Jan 2025 - 20:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
snoworchid94.JPGJPG snoworchid94.JPG manage 113 K 08 Jan 2025 - 20:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
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