Dolce® Peach Melba

Plant in partial shade or shade

8 - 16

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Dolce® Peach Melba

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Features

Peach to orange foliage changes colors with the seasons; very cold hardy

• Attracts Birds
• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant *
• Fall Interest
• Landscape Plant
• Native to the Americas
• Pet Friendly

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color
Pink

Foliage Color
Multicolored

Height
8-16" (Short)

Spacing
10-14"

Habit
Mounded

Container Plant Style
Filler - Intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination

Patent Information

Dolce® Peach Melba 'TNHEU043' US PP17,131; Can. PBR 2865

Plant Needs

Duration
Perennial

Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Zone(s)
Perennial in zones 4 - 9

Hardy Temp
-25°F (-32°C)

Exposure
Plant in partial shade or shade

Water Needs
Normal

Maintenance
Moderate

Uses
Landscapes and containers

Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes
Growing Tips
They begin blooming in early spring. Deadheading won't keep them blooming longer. However, removing the flower stems once the plant has finished blooming will keep them looking tidier.

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Year Award Trial
2005   Classic City Awards University of Georgia
2005   Top Performer Turtle Bay
2005   Top 5 Mississippi State University - Fall Trial

Fall Trio - Combination 3
Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
18 inches
Color Scheme
Earth Tones

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Fall Trio - Combination 2
Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
16 inches
Color Scheme
Earth Tones

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Migoli
Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
10 inches
Color Scheme
Earth Tones

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String Quartet
Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
24 inches
Color Scheme
Earth Tones

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Autumn Ruffles
Exposure
Shade
Pot Size
20 inches
Color Scheme
Earth Tones

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Heart & Soul
Exposure
Sun
Pot Size
14 inches
Color Scheme
Monochromatic

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