Difference: TbRockStar (r54 vs. r53)

■(TB) 'Rock Star'

1990, Byers

'Rock Star' (Monty Byers, R. 1990). Seedling# F16-1. TB, 30" (86 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards apricot orange, almost completely overlaid with red violet mottling; falls apricot orange, medium red violet stitched edge, deeper stitching over hafts; beards red orange, light orange horn speckled red violet; heavily ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. 'Lovebird' X 'Gigolo'. Moonshine 1991. Honorable Mention 1994.

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References

From AIS Bulletin #281 April 1991 Introducing ROCK STAR-TB. LOVEBIRD X GIGOLO. Red raspberry S.; light orange F stitched red raspberry, deeper over the hafts; bright red orange b. and light orange horns speckled redviolet. Flamboyant! Smaller heavily ruffled flowers in perfect proportion on shorter stalks. Tremendously vigorous and floriferous-what a performer! A star was born! $35.00. Moonshine Gardens.
 

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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-- EleanorHutchison - 2010-02-14

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