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■(TB) 'Opalesque'

1952, White

'Opalesque' (R. M. White, R. 1952). TB, 44" (112 cm). Early midseason bloom. Color Class-Y5, Yellow blend, of buffy lemon-citrine and light Hortense violet margined dull citrine; golden-brown striations. 'Ola Kala' X 'Remember Me'.

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Awaiting original catalog description.
 

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
Opalesque.jpgjpg Opalesque.jpg manage 171 K 24 Jul 2014 - 15:54 EleanorHutchison Photo by Chuck Chapman
opalesque01.JPGJPG opalesque01.JPG manage 64 K 28 Aug 2014 - 19:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
opalesque02.JPGJPG opalesque02.JPG manage 79 K 02 Dec 2014 - 04:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
opalesque03.JPGJPG opalesque03.JPG manage 62 K 02 Dec 2014 - 04:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
opalesque04.JPGJPG opalesque04.JPG manage 63 K 02 Dec 2014 - 04:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
opalesque05.JPGJPG opalesque05.JPG manage 196 K 18 Dec 2015 - 15:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
opalesque06.JPGJPG opalesque06.JPG manage 479 K 08 Aug 2018 - 15:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
opalesque1.jpgjpg opalesque1.jpg manage 154 K 13 Jun 2016 - 01:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
opalesque10.JPGJPG opalesque10.JPG manage 185 K 15 Jun 2023 - 20:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
opalesque2.JPGJPG opalesque2.JPG manage 548 K 22 Sep 2016 - 23:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
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