■(TB) 'Blushing Pink'
1977, Rudolph
'Blushing Pink' (
Nate Rudolph, R. 1976). Seedling 73-60. TB, 30" (76 cm), Early bloom. Ruffled red-pink self with blue blaze on falls; pink beard. Seedling 70-122: ((
'Moon Crest' x
'Yellow Chiffon') x (seedling 63-40 x seedling 64-92)) X
'Pink Sleigh'. Rudolph 1977. Honorable Mention 1978.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: Australia. USDA Zones
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From AIS Bulletin #224 Winter 1977 Introducing BLUSHING PINK 1977. $25.00 . No. 73-60: 70-122 X Pink Sleigh. Early TB 30". A striking shade of red-pink. A much deeper color than our previous pink introductions. The 6x4-1/2-inch blooms are beautifully formed. The closed, upright standards and flaring falls are wide and rounded, heavily ruffled and waved, with a deep pink beard and heavy substance. Three branches and terminal with six or more buds. Plant habits are excellent and fertile both ways. HC '76. Rudolph. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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 - 21 Apr 2019
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