■(TB) 'Island Coral'
2005, Black
'Island Coral' (
Paul Black, R. 2005). Seedling# J196A. TB, 37" (94 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards pink central area blending to cream, 1/2" light buff band, cream area shot with fine pink veins; style arms pink; falls medium pink, narrow lighter area extending from beard 1/2 of way down Falls, medium yellow hafts; beards tangerine; slight musky fragrance. Seedling# G33A: (seedling# B139D,
'Color My World' sibling, x
'Taunt') X
'Cinnamon Sun'. Mid-America 2005.
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From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2005: ISLAND CORAL - TB, 37" (94 cm), Midseason. The subtle hues of a tropical coral reef are echoed by Island Coral. Ruffled and lightly laced standards start with a pink central area blending to cream with 1/2" bandof light buff. Cream area is shot with fine pink veins. Style arms are pink. Medium pink falls are paler in centers with medium yellow hafts accenting tangerine beards. Island Coral has 3 branches and 7-9 buds. Sdlg. J196A: (Color My World x Taunt) X Cinnamon Sun. $45.00. |
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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. |
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