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■(TB) 'On The Cover'

2023, Johnson

'On The Cover' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2023) Seedling TK22A, TB, 34" (86.5 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards deep purple, lighter edge; style arms purple; falls deep purple black, cream white thin border, short white dart below beard, orange-white luminata patch around beard; beards orange; sweet fragrance. 'Dancing in the Dark' X 'Belle Fille'. Mid-America Garden 2023.

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References

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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
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
onthecover5.JPGJPG onthecover5.JPG manage 134 K 18 May 2023 - 20:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia-taken at Mid-America Garden
onthecover50.JPGJPG onthecover50.JPG manage 141 K 28 May 2025 - 18:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia-taken at Mid-America Garden
onthecover6.JPGJPG onthecover6.JPG manage 191 K 08 Aug 2024 - 02:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
onthecover7.JPGJPG onthecover7.JPG manage 154 K 19 May 2025 - 20:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham-taken at Mid-America Garden
onthecover8.JPGJPG onthecover8.JPG manage 217 K 01 Jul 2024 - 15:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Lynn Owen-Welshpool-United Kingdom
onthecover9.jpgjpg onthecover9.jpg manage 182 K 03 Jan 2023 - 15:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
onthecover90.jpgjpg onthecover90.jpg manage 180 K 03 Jan 2023 - 15:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
onthecover91.jpgjpg onthecover91.jpg manage 178 K 03 Jan 2023 - 15:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
onthecover92.jpgjpg onthecover92.jpg manage 261 K 03 Jan 2023 - 15:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
onthecover93.jpgjpg onthecover93.jpg manage 238 K 03 Jan 2023 - 15:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
onthecover94.JPGJPG onthecover94.JPG manage 145 K 07 May 2024 - 02:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
onthecover95.JPGJPG onthecover95.JPG manage 198 K 07 May 2024 - 02:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
onthecover96.JPGJPG onthecover96.JPG manage 185 K 07 May 2024 - 02:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
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