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■(TB) 'Melted Chocolate'

1977, Daling

'Melted Chocolate' (Merle Daling, R. 1976). Seedling 73-17-A. TB, 37" (94 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Dark brown self; gold beard. Involved parentage from 'Bang', 'Caldron', 'Brasilia', 'Captain Gallant', 'Gypsy Jewels', 'Brass Accents', 'Starburst' and 'Molten Embers'. Eden Road 1977. Honorable Mention 1979.

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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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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MeltedChocolateEI.jpgjpg MeltedChocolateEI.jpg manage 46 K 16 Dec 2012 - 14:41 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
MeltedChocolateHG.jpgjpg MeltedChocolateHG.jpg manage 84 K 20 Mar 2012 - 22:27 BetsyHiggins Photo by Hornbaker Gardens
melted-chocolate1-11.jpgjpg melted-chocolate1-11.jpg manage 55 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:48 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate1-18.jpgjpg melted-chocolate1-18.jpg manage 128 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:47 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate1-20.jpgjpg melted-chocolate1-20.jpg manage 309 K 15 Nov 2020 - 03:50 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate2-18.jpgjpg melted-chocolate2-18.jpg manage 69 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:46 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate2-20.jpgjpg melted-chocolate2-20.jpg manage 335 K 15 Nov 2020 - 03:50 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate2-25.jpgjpg melted-chocolate2-25.jpg manage 200 K 10 Aug 2025 - 16:09 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate3-18.jpgjpg melted-chocolate3-18.jpg manage 84 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:46 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate3-20.jpgjpg melted-chocolate3-20.jpg manage 401 K 15 Nov 2020 - 03:49 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate3-25.jpgjpg melted-chocolate3-25.jpg manage 183 K 10 Aug 2025 - 16:09 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate4-11.jpgjpg melted-chocolate4-11.jpg manage 54 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:48 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate4-18.jpgjpg melted-chocolate4-18.jpg manage 68 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:45 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate4-25.jpgjpg melted-chocolate4-25.jpg manage 209 K 10 Aug 2025 - 16:09 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate5-18.jpgjpg melted-chocolate5-18.jpg manage 124 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:45 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate5-25.jpgjpg melted-chocolate5-25.jpg manage 179 K 10 Aug 2025 - 16:09 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted-chocolate6-25.jpgjpg melted-chocolate6-25.jpg manage 171 K 10 Aug 2025 - 16:08 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
melted01.jpgjpg melted01.jpg manage 89 K 25 Jun 2015 - 00:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
meltedchocolate02.JPGJPG meltedchocolate02.JPG manage 63 K 16 May 2014 - 00:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
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