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■(TB) 'Compliment'

1963, Cook

'Compliment' (Emma Cook, R. 1962). Seedling# 11859. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-V1P, Mallow pink self; coral pink beard. (seedling x 'Paradise Pink') X 'June Meredith'. Cook 1963. Honorable Mention 1964.

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From AIS Bulletin #169, April 1963. Introducing COMPLIMENT (Sdlg. 11859). Mallow pink self with coral pink beards, an appealing color of greater than usual carrying power. Medium large flowers, moderately waved, and with some extra crimping around top of standards. 35 in. Midseason. H.C. 1962. $20.00. Paul Cook.
 
 

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.

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