Difference: TbMercator (r4 vs. r3)

■(TB) 'Mercator'

2020, Nouwen

'Mercator' (Etienne Nouwen, R. 2020). Seedling EN15AB17. TB, 105 cm, late (105 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards rose pink, infused and veined violet purple in the center; style arms rose pink with a purple stigmatic lip; falls rose pink, lighter in the center, darker at hafts and sometimes lightly washed purple blue; beards deep salmon on throat, salmon pink at the end. Slight sweet fragrance. 'Simply Sensational' X 'Asian Plum'.

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References

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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mercator.jpgjpgmercator.jpgmanage 213 K 02 Nov 2020 - 12:27UnknownUser Photo Etienne Nouwen, Belgium
mercator7.JPGJPGmercator7.JPGmanage 191 K 15 Dec 2020 - 03:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Etienne Nouwen-Belgium
mercator8.JPGJPGmercator8.JPGmanage 129 K 15 Dec 2020 - 03:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Etienne Nouwen-Belgium
mercator9.JPGJPGmercator9.JPGmanage 130 K 15 Dec 2020 - 03:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Etienne Nouwen-Belgium

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