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■(TB) 'Songster'
1975, Corlew
'Songster' (Glenn Corlew, R. 1974). Seedling# 717-1A. TB, 31" (79 cm), Midseason bloom. Pink self with salmon undertone; tangerine beard. 'Pink Fringe' X seedling# 446-7A: ('Signature' x 'Flaming Heart'). Corlew 1975. Honorable Mention 1977.
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| From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing SONGSTER. $25.00. (Glenn F. Corlew 1975). Start with domed and touching standards over semi-flaring falls, add a touch of ruffling, color the entire creation a smooth, salmon pink and highlight with a tangerine beard. Andthere it is a song to warm your heart! 31". Midseason. Sdlg. #717-1A. Pink Fringe X (Signature x Flaming Heart). Cherry Lane Garden. |
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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Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.-- AdamCordes - 2010-07-22
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SongsterBHI.jpg | manage | 84 K | 23 Nov 2011 - 01:13 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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songster01.JPG | manage | 919 K | 09 Jan 2017 - 22:13 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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songster02.JPG | manage | 816 K | 09 Jan 2017 - 22:15 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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songster03.JPG | manage | 879 K | 09 Jan 2017 - 22:16 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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songster04.JPG | manage | 1 MB | 09 Jan 2017 - 22:19 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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songster1.JPG | manage | 893 K | 09 Jan 2017 - 22:21 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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songster2.JPG | manage | 947 K | 09 Jan 2017 - 22:22 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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songster3.JPG | manage | 802 K | 09 Jan 2017 - 22:24 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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