■(SIB) 'Dreaming Green'
1981, McEwen
'Dreaming Green' (
Currier McEwen, R. 1981) Seedling T1 75/110(2). SIB, 27.5" (70 cm), Midseason to late bloom. White, green lines radiating from throat; green (140D) reverse of falls and buds.
'Limeheart' X
'Wing On Wing'. Seaways Gardens 1981.
Honorable Mention 1983.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #242 July 1981 Introducing DREAMING GREEN (T175/110(2))-Periclinal chimera, 28", M-L. A 5" white self with green lines in place of signal and with the white given a greenish cast by green on reverse of the round, flaring, starchy falls. One to 2 branches and 5-6 green buds. The greenest Siberian I know, which I trust will be the progenitor of green as Dreaming Yellow was of yellow. Reluctantly fertile with both diploids and tetraploids. Limeheart X Wing on Wing colchicine treated. Fall delivery onl. $30.00. Currier McEwen. |
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Cultivation
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5, |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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