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■(TB) 'Dr. Chas. H. Mayo'

1924, Fryer

'Dr. Chas. H. Mayo' (Willis E. Fryer, 1924) TB. Extra early bloom. Color Class R3M.

See below:

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References

From Fryer's catalog, 1925: Standards light amparo purple; Falls phlox purple, lighter shade toward the edge; very fragrant. 36". $5.00.
From Treholme Gardens catalog 1931: DR. CHAS. H. MAYO (Fryer 1923) E.90, G.88, E. to M. S. 40". S. light purplish-lilac; F. phlox-purple; light orange beard; very sweetly scented. The very large pink-toned flowers are in a class with Thais, Mrs. Marion Cran and Frieda Mohr in form and color. A vigorous, well-branched variety, of good form and substance that always attracts attention because of its fine color. Very free-flowering over a long period.
 

Synonyms

Dr. C. H. Mayo, Dr. Charles Mayo, Dr. Chas. H. Mayo.

Progeny

'Mary Lee Motter', 'Mayo Rose', 'Pink Queen'

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 - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2012-09-07
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