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■(BB) 'Shandy'

1982, Bellagamba

'Shandy' (Louise Bellagamba, R. 1981) Seedling #BBB 179. BB, 25" (64 cm). Midseason bloom. Ruffled light brown with small violet blaze below brown beard, fading to smooth creamy champagne. Seedling #BBP 175 X seedling #BPUF 177. Bellagamba 1982. Honorable Mention 1984.

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From AIS Bulletin #244 January 1982 Introducing SHANDY-BB, 24", M. Very ruffled, beautiful champagne with brown beards. Crisp open standards. Postpaid $15.00. Louise Bellagamba.
 
 

Culture

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FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

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