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■(BB) 'Lettera Scarlatta'

2023, Gatti

'Lettera Scarlatta' (Carla Gatti (deceased) by Eva Uccella, R. 2023) Seedling S11A1, BB, 18.9" (48 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards light salmon (Pantone 714), few cherry red little spots at base; style arms orange (Pantone 715), light amethyst center flush; falls cherry red (Pantone 222), striped salmon from throat to more than half petal, fine salmon edge, fine light line from beard to edge; beards dark orange-warm red (Pantone 172); slight musky fragrance. Parentage unknown.

See below:

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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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

 

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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letterascarlatta9.JPGJPG letterascarlatta9.JPG manage 168 K 28 Oct 2023 - 14:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Eva Uccella-Italy
letterascarlatta90.JPGJPG letterascarlatta90.JPG manage 185 K 28 Oct 2023 - 14:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Eva Uccella-Italy
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