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Sir Alf Ramsey

Dinner-plate blooms in soft lavender-pink blend on strong 4-5 ft stems

Also known as: Sir Alfred Ramsey

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Semi-Cactus · 10–12"PinkPeter Cleaver (1999)United Kingdom

Sir Alf Ramsey produces enormous blooms in a soft blend of lavender-pink petals that fade to a creamy white center. Named after the legendary English football manager, this British-bred variety carries its wide flowers on strong, upright stems throughout a long season. Blooms arrive from midsummer through the first frost, making it a standout for cutting gardens and back-of-border plantings. It was bred in United Kingdom by Peter Cleaver in 1999.

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Specifications

Physical

Form: Semi-Cactus
Bloom class: AAover 10"
Bloom size: 10–12"(25.4–30.5 cm)
Plant height: 48–60"

Color

Color: Pink/White
Pattern: Light Blend
Tags: pinklavender-pinkwhitecream centerlight blenddinner plate

Growing context

Flowering season: Mid season
Cut flower: ✓ Yes

Provenance

1999
United Kingdom
Breeder: Peter Cleaver

Grower Profile

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ideal for

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Growing Sir Alf Ramsey

Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil after frost danger has passed. Stake early while stems are still manageable, as mature plants carry very heavy blooms. Pinch the central shoot when plants reach knee height to encourage branching and more stems per plant. Water deeply but infrequently to avoid crown rot, and feed with a low-nitrogen, high-potash fertilizer from midsummer onward. Cut spent blooms regularly to extend flowering into autumn.

Spacing: Space about 3 ft apart
Staking: Stake early — stems carry heavy blooms and lean in wind