■(TB) 'Orange Embers'
1993, Shockey
'Orange Embers' (
Howard Shockey, R. 1992). Seedling# 88-236-A. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards orange (near RHS 28C), strongly flushed rose pink on lower central area; falls orange (near 28C); beards orange red (33B), large. Seedling# 86-253-A: (
'Parfait Delight' x
'Piping Hot') X
'Classic Edition'. Arilian Acres 1993. Honorable Mention 1995.
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From AIS Bulletin #288 January 1993 Introducing ORANGE EMBERS (H. Shockey) TB M 34". Bright medium dark orange with large, vibrant, fuzzy orange-red beards. Central areas of standards are rose blending to pink. Could well have been named "Energizer" for it blooms and blooms-and blooms. Up to 11 buds from three triple sockets and one double socket. Very strong, husky grower with heavy bloom and good increase. $30.00. Arilian Acres. |
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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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