■(TB) 'Paradise'
1980, Gatty
'Paradise' (
Joseph Gatty, R. 1979). Seedling G55-2. TB, 33" (84 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards peach-pink (M&P 9-AB-5); falls slightly creamier peach-pink (9-AB-4); Chinese orange beard tipped paler.
'Playgirl' 'May Dancer' x
'Princess'). Keppel 1980. Honorable Mention 1982; Award of Merit 1984.
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References
From AIS Bulletin #236 January 1980 Introducing PARADISE (Gatty) ML 33". Pretty peach-pink self, heavily ruffled and with lace. The slightly creamier pink falls are strongly flared. Chinese orange beards, paler at the tips. Playgirl X (May Dancer x Princess). #G55-2. $25.00. Keith Keppel. |
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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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