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■(TB) 'Towering Inferno'

1984, Black

'Towering Inferno' (Paul Black, R. 1983). Seedling# B81-56. TB, 38" (97 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards burgundy wine, white midrib area with green veining; falls deeper burgundy wine, 3/4" white spot around yellow beard; ruffled and laced; slight sweet fragrance. 'Magic Candle' X 'Anon'. Mid-America Gardens 1984. Honorable Mention 1986.

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Photo by HIPS ArchivesPhoto by Paul Black-Mid America GardenPhoto by Paul Black-Mid America GardenPhoto scanned from the 1991 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
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From Mid-America Garden catalog, 1984: TOWERING INFERNO- TB, 38" (97cm), Early-Midseason. This hot number towers over the garden with a flare like none other. Standards are burgundy wine with a confined white midrib area veined with green. Falls are deeper burgundy wine that are somewhat lighter at the edge and with a 3/4" clear white spot around yellow beards. Flowers are large and expansive with heavy ruffles and lace. Tall stalks have three branches with a complement of nine to twelve buds. You won't mistake this one for another in your garden! Sdlg. 881-56: Magic Candle X Anon $30.00.
 
 

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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toweringinferno10.JPGJPG toweringinferno10.JPG manage 166 K 29 Mar 2023 - 13:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
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toweringinferno2.JPGJPG toweringinferno2.JPG manage 373 K 19 Nov 2020 - 14:07 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1991 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
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