■(TB) 'Pinch Of Nutmeg'

2014, Black

'Pinch Of Nutmeg' (Paul Black, R. 2013), Seedling S379A. TB, 40" (102 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards mid buff-peach; style arms mid apricot-peach; falls mid buff, haft plicata sanded and veined brown, minimal mauve plicata band, wider on upper ¹⁄₃, speckled line from beard to edge, pale buff rim; beards dark orange; slight spicy fragrance. Seedling O165A: ('Out Of The Dark' x seedling M83C: (seedling J140B, 'First Page' sibling x 'Musician')) X 'Cheap Frills'. Introduced by Mid-America 2014

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References

From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2014: PINCH OF NUTMEG (Black ‘14) Midseason-Late 40” (102 cm). ‘Pinch of Nutmeg’ is a worthy advancement in the quest for hardy, garden worthy plicatas. It also brings the diverse and interesting genes of ‘Cheap Frills’ to the mix. Standards are buttery buff. Cream fall centers blend to buff with 3/4 inch nutmeg plicata bands and center stripe, then edged tan. Orange beards add a tangy note. Easy and strong growth. Tall show stalks have an abundance of branching and buds. Sdlg. S379A: (Out of the Dark sib x (First Page sib x Musician)) X Cheap Frills. $55.00.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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