■(TB) 'Laughing Clown'
2013, Black
'Laughing Clown' (
Paul Black, R. 2013). Seedling Q4A. TB, 35" (89 cm), Late to very late bloom. Standards and style arms white; falls dark blue-purple, darker toward edge, white veins beside beard, 3/4" white dart at end of beards, narrow white band; beards mid gold in throat, light gold in middle, white end; pronounced sweet fragrance.
'Clearance Sale' X
'Liberal Bias'. Mid-America 2013.
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References
From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2013: LAUGHING CLOWN (Black ‘13) TB Midseason-Very Late 35” (89 cm). Laughing Clown is a sure fire show stopper for the end of the season. Ruffled standards are pure bright white. Deep purple falls are neatly edged white. White area around beards is heavily sanded and lined purple. Fast increaser. Show stalks have 3 branches and 8-10 buds. Sdlg. Q4A: Clearance Sale X Liberal Bias. $50.00. |
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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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