■(TB) 'Triple Crown'
1981, Dyer
'Triple Crown' (
Perry Dyer, R. 1980). Seedling# C-9. TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Moderately ruffled and laced medium to deep pink, slightly lighter area around deep pink beard.
'Pink Taffeta' X
'Crystal Flame'. Contemporary Gardens 1981. Honorable Mention 1983; Favorite Guest 1983.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: Australia. USDA Zones
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From AIS Bulletin #241 April 1981 Introducing TRIPLE CROWN (Dyer) TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason. Moderately ruffled and laced medium to deep pink with deep pink beard. Color and form are similar to Rudolph's Ballet Ruffles. It has graceful, S-curved show stalks with 3 branches. Excellent plant habits. Sdlg. C-9: (Pink Taffeta x Crystal Flame). $25.00. Contemporary Gardens. |
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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