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Five Star General

ADS Classification 1010

Classification

1010Large (8-10") Formal Decorative, Light Blend
Size
Large (8-10")
Form
Formal Decorative
Color
Light Blend
Year Added to ADS
1946
Awards
Hart Medal

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Growing Info

  • Height: 3–5 ft
  • Bloom season: Midsummer to first frost
  • Hardiness zones: 8-11
  • Staking needed: Yes
  • Pinching: Pinch the center shoot at 12" tall for bushier growth and more blooms.

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