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River's Watermelon

ADS Classification 7008

Classification

7008Stellar, Lavender
Form
Stellar
Color
Lavender
Hybridizer
Kenyon
Year Added to ADS
2021
Awards
Hart Medal
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Growing Info

  • Height: 2.5–3.5 ft
  • Bloom season: Midsummer to first frost
  • Hardiness zones: 8-11
  • Staking needed: Not typically
  • Pinching: Pinch the center shoot at 12" tall to encourage branching.

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