■(IB) 'Dark Waters'
1992, Aitken
'Dark Waters' (
J. Terry Aitken, R. 1992). Seedling #86-IB-2-6. IB, height 26" (66 cm), Late midseason bloom. Ruffled deep violet; beards light violet, tipped mustard. (
'Clay's Caper' x
'Stockholm') X
'Gyro'. Aitken's Salmon Creek 1992. Honorable Mention 1994;
Award of Merit 1997;
Sass Medal 2000.
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From Aitken’s Salmon Creek Garden, 1992: DARK WATERS (Aitken '92) IB, M-L, 26", 7 buds. Another outstanding example of the great progress that has occurred in flower form in the 1B class! Color is a dark violet self except for a subtle lightening of petal edges which accents the fine ruffles. The bushy beard is light violet tipped mustard. Fine show stalks stand above sturdy plants that show exceptional resistance to leaf spot, giving tidy, healthy green foliage late into fall. ((Clays Capers x Stockholm) x Gyro) #86IB2-6 $15.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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