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■(TB) 'Shocking Secret'

2022, Johnson

'Shocking Secret' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2022) Seedling TJ246ZZ, TB, 37" (94 cm), Late bloom. Standards medium orchid to lavender, infused pink tones in center; style arms medium orchid lavender; falls medium orchid to lavender, large dark black cherry signal surrounding beard; beards orange; sweet fragrance. 'Medal of Honor' X 'When Doves Cry'. Mid-America 2022.

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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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shockingsecret5.JPGJPG shockingsecret5.JPG manage 229 K 08 May 2024 - 14:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Michaela Lango
shockingsecret7.JPGJPG shockingsecret7.JPG manage 134 K 09 Jun 2024 - 18:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
Topic revision: r7 - 09 Jun 2024, TerryLaurin
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