■ (TB) 'Cosmic Melody'
2014, Blyth
'Cosmic Melody' (
Barry Blyth, R. 2014) Seedling U320-4. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards cream on outer area shading to intense lemon in center; Falls cream-white with overlay wash of light violet to red-violet, violet textured veining all over, lemon area around beards, ¼˝ grey edge; beards bright gold; pronounced sweet fragrance.
'Tango Express' X
'I'm A Hussy'.
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From Tempo Two catalog, 2016: COSMIC MELODY (Blyth 2016 Aust) M 36”. Easily recognizable once seen, this colour combination catches everyone’s eye. Standards are cream, deepening towards lemon at the midribs. The falls are creamy white with an overall wash of light violet to reddish violet and violet texture veining extends over the falls. There is a ¼” grey edge and a fine wire edge of red violet. Beards are vivid gold. Ample buds and fine branching. Fertile but hardly explored. (Dance with Dragons X Chocolates and Silk). Sdlg No. T122-1. $50.00. |
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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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