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■(TB) 'Fond Caress'

1957, Tompkins

'Fond Caress' (Chet Tompkins, R. 1957) TB, 38" (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Color-class R1L. Deep-pink self, red beard. ('Apricot Supreme' x 'Golden Eagle') X "Pink Perfection". Fleur de Lis 1957.

NOTE: 'Pink Perfection' is a Louisiana registered in 1940 by Edmond Riggs. Possibly 'Pink Of Perfection', TB, registered in 1938 by Lena Lothrop?

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Photo by Schreiner
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Awaiting original catalog description.
 

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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