■(TB) 'Melody Of Spring'
2013, Black
'Melody Of Spring' (
Paul Black, R. 2013). Seedling# R82B. TB, 38 (97 cm), Late to very late bloom. Standards mid yellow center and 3/4" band, outer 1/3 white with overall mid yellow filigree veining; style arms mid yellow; falls white, mid yellow-gold haft edge to sanded veining to white beside beard, narrow mid yellow band, heavily incised light green textured veins; beards dark marigold in throat, mid marigold in middle, light yellow end; laced; slight sweet fragrance. Seedling# M113BB: (
'Padded Shoulders' x
'Country Dawn') X
'Material Girl'. Mid-America 2013.
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From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2013: MELODY OF SPRING (Black ‘13) TB Late-Very Late 38” (97cm. Once you’ve seen it in your garden you’ll be singing its praises. White standards have yellow margins and veins overall. Strongly flared and ruffled falls are white with yellow rims and hafts. Strong show stalks have 3 branches and 8-10 buds. Husky growth with average increase. Sdlg. R82B: (Padded Shoulders x Country Dawn) X Material Girl. $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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