Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: pink and white Other: Deep coral petals with white picotee edges |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Summer Fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 19,660 |
Gardenbug56 | On April 23, 2022 | Obtained plant Home Depot |
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