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■(TB) 'El Grandee'

1976, Corlew

'El Grandee' (Glenn Corlew, R. 1974). Seedling 635-1A. TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Peach-pink self; tangerine beard. Seedling 431-6A: ('Soaring Kite' x 'Signature') X 'Tralee'. Corlew 1976.

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Photo from Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto from Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto from Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto from Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto taken at 1978 AIS San Jose Convention by Verna Laurin at the Corlew Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing EL GRANDEE (Glenn F. Corlew) $25.00. The firmly held standards are a smooth peach-pink and the matching falls are lightly flared. Blooms are somewhat tailored. The beards are prominent tangerine. Superbly branched and a fine grower. 36". Midseason. Seedling #635-1A. (Soaring Kite x Signature) X TraJee. Cherry Lane Gardens
 
 

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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-- BobPries - 2010-07-22
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elgrandee01.JPGJPG elgrandee01.JPG manage 1020 K 15 Dec 2016 - 02:39 TerryLaurin Photo from Glenn Corlew slide collection
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elgrandee1.JPGJPG elgrandee1.JPG manage 1 MB 15 Dec 2016 - 02:45 TerryLaurin Photo from Glenn Corlew slide collection
elgrandee9.JPGJPG elgrandee9.JPG manage 141 K 03 Apr 2023 - 12:28 TerryLaurin Photo taken at 1978 AIS San Jose Convention by Verna Laurin at the Corlew Garden
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