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■(IB) 'Rainbow Bridge'

1970, Moldovan

'Rainbow Bridge' (Steve Moldovan, R. 1969) Seedling #37-69A. IB, 20" (51 cm), Early season bloom. Standards white overlaid light lavender-orchid; falls white with sunburst spot of bright red amber; tangerine beard. 'Dove Wings' X seedling #66-19F ((Fay seedling #62-14 (sibling to 'Champagne Music' x 'Morning Breeze') x seedling #63-1 ('New Arrival' x 'One Desire')). Moldovan 1970. Honorable Mention 1974.

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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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