■(TB) 'Zebra Blush'
1995, Kasperek
'Zebra Blush' (
Brad Kasperek, R. 1993). Seedling# 89-6A. TB, height 34" (86 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards pale yellow (RHS 4C); falls light rose purple (75C); beards lavender rose; foliage dark green with white streaks and marbling, base red purple; slight fragrance. Ensminger sdlg. X
'Capricious'. Zebra 1995.
Honorable Mention 1997.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #297 April 1995 Introducing ZEBRA BLUSH (Kasperek '95) TB 34" EM. Variegated foliage!!! The dark green, red-purple based fans are streaked and marbled with white. Striped stalks play host to numerous flowers with light yellow standards and light rose purple flaring falls. Lavender beards. Vigorous. Few all green fans. Ensminger sdlg. X Capricious (89-6A). $40.00. Zebra Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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