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■(TB) 'Fine China'

1986, Gatty

'Fine China' (Joseph Gatty, R. 1985). Seedling# L97-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early to midseason bloom. White; white beard, jasmine yellow in throat; pronounced sweet fragrance. 'Social Whirl' X 'Dream Affair'. Keppel 1986. Honorable Mention 1988.

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Photo by Barry Blyth-AustraliaPhoto scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry LaurinPhoto by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-CanadaPhoto by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-CanadaPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by C T Iris Patch

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From AIS Bulletin #260 January 1986 Introducing FINE CHINA (Gatty) EM 36" (Social Whirl X Dream Affair) Gorgeous pure white, with pleated, globular form. $25.00. Keith Keppel.
 

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 - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
FineChinaCT.jpgjpg FineChinaCT.jpg manage 68 K 29 Oct 2011 - 16:21 BetsyHiggins Photo by C & T Iris Patch
finechina01.jpgjpg finechina01.jpg manage 50 K 23 Jun 2015 - 21:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
finechina1.JPGJPG finechina1.JPG manage 108 K 20 Apr 2020 - 14:13 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry Laurin
finechina4.JPGJPG finechina4.JPG manage 162 K 28 Jun 2023 - 02:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
finechina40.JPGJPG finechina40.JPG manage 140 K 28 Jun 2023 - 02:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
finechina9.JPGJPG finechina9.JPG manage 86 K 16 Aug 2021 - 02:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
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