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Type: Perennial
Heavy blooming, fragrant flower clusters atop tall, sturdy stems averaging 24-36" tall and 18-24" wide. Great for the back of borders, in mass plantings or cut flowers. Remove faded flowers to extend blooming. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

 

Bloom: Salmon pink w/ crimson eye.
Season: Summer to fall.
Tolerance: Zone 4-8. Mildew resistant.
Light: Full sun to light shade.
Foot Candle: 4,000 to 8,000 ft. candles.
PPP: 1ppp 4", 1-3ppp 6" or Gallon
Finish Time: 8-10 weeks for 4"; 14-16 weeks for 10-12".
Water: Keep evenly moist, but not consistently wet.
Fertilizer: 100-200 ppm N
Temperature: Day 58-65F.
Pinch: Generally not needed.
Growth Reg: None needed.
Pests: Whiteflies, aphids and mites; spray preventively prior to bloom. Botrytis in areas of poor air movement. Drench with broad-spectrum fungicides at liner planting.
 
 
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