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■(SIB) 'Ego'

1966, McGarvey

'Ego' (William McGarvey, R. 1965). Seedling 63-4-6. SIB, 32" (81 cm), Late midseason bloom. Color Class-B1cm, Blue self with haft pattern. 'White Swirl' X McGarvey Med-B-Lt-B-Sty. ('Gatineau' x 'Caesar's Brother'). Old Brook 1966. Honorable Mention 1967; Judges Choice 1968; Morgan Award 1972; Favorite Guest 1976.

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From AIS Bulletin #180, January 1966. Introducing EGO (McGarvey 1965) 32". This plant has very compact, deeply ruffled, flaring blue flowers. The falls are highlighted by an attractive white blaze and haft pattern. Produces a fine clump and has bloomed consistently since 1962. It was numbered in 1963 (63-4-6 : White Swirl X McG Med-B-Lt-b-Sty). The pollen parent calDe frolD Gatineau x Caesar's Brother. NET $30.00. Ego and Super Ego have flowers which differ from those of other known Siberians but which are appropriate to the species. Both bloom from mid-season to late and both are of the right height and growing characteristics to make very significant contributions to the middle or even the foreground of the mixed border. These are not plants which will he lost in the border. Though both are alike in being unusual they are not at all alike in appearance. Old Brook Gardens.
 
 

Cultivation

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-01-27
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
EGO.jpgjpg EGO.jpg manage 65 K 10 Feb 2012 - 14:06 UnknownUser Edmundas Kondratas photo
Ego1.jpgjpg Ego1.jpg manage 22 K 15 Jun 2016 - 18:24 Main.TLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
ego01.jpgjpg ego01.jpg manage 82 K 23 Jun 2015 - 01:53 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
ego02.jpgjpg ego02.jpg manage 85 K 05 Jun 2014 - 16:17 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
ego03.JPGJPG ego03.JPG manage 980 K 11 Dec 2016 - 20:07 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
ego04.JPGJPG ego04.JPG manage 1 MB 11 Dec 2016 - 20:10 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
ego05.JPGJPG ego05.JPG manage 188 K 09 Mar 2023 - 14:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin -1976 AIS Convention-Northrup Garden
ego06.JPGJPG ego06.JPG manage 173 K 24 Jun 2023 - 01:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada-taken June 1981
ego060.JPGJPG ego060.JPG manage 259 K 24 Jun 2023 - 01:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada-taken June 1979
ego061.JPGJPG ego061.JPG manage 202 K 24 Jun 2023 - 02:01 Main.TLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada-taken June 1980
ego09.JPGJPG ego09.JPG manage 235 K 06 Mar 2023 - 15:37 Main.TLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin -1974 AIS Convention-Davis Garden
ego1.jpgjpg ego1.jpg manage 137 K 09 Nov 2017 - 18:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Gintaras Kilmaitis-Irisu Pasaulis-Lithuania
ego2.JPGJPG ego2.JPG manage 81 K 27 Feb 2014 - 15:50 Main.TLaurin Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania
ego3.JPGJPG ego3.JPG manage 72 K 27 Feb 2014 - 15:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania
ego4.jpgjpg ego4.jpg manage 147 K 08 Mar 2017 - 14:24 Main.TLaurin Photo by Antanas Markevicius-Geles Iris Garden-Lithuania.
ego5.jpgjpg ego5.jpg manage 174 K 02 Jul 2019 - 02:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Deborah Petrie-Manitoba-Canada
ego6.jpgjpg ego6.jpg manage 178 K 02 Jul 2019 - 02:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Deborah Petrie-Manitoba-Canada
ego7.jpgjpg ego7.jpg manage 162 K 05 Jul 2020 - 02:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Deborah Petrie-Manitoba,Canada
ego8.jpgjpg ego8.jpg manage 155 K 05 Jul 2020 - 03:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Deborah Petrie-Manitoba,Canada
ego9.jpgjpg ego9.jpg manage 167 K 05 Jul 2020 - 03:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Deborah Petrie-Manitoba,Canada
Topic revision: r31 - 26 Aug 2023, Harloiris
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