■(SIB) 'Harpswell Haze'
1977, McEwen
'Harpswell Haze' (
Currier McEwen, R. 1977). Seedling T3 70/31B. SIB (tetraploid), 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Light blue (RHS 96D) with dark violet-blue (93B) veining; white blaze on Falls; medium light blue stylearms. T161/Cas 1:
'Blue Brilliant' x unknown) X T266/79(10):
'Fourfold White' sibling. McEwen 1977. Honorable Mention 1978.
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From AIS Bulletin #226 Summer 1977 Introducing HARPSWELL HAZE: 35", M. 3rd generation tetraploid. 5-1/2" flowers of light "hazy blue." Similar to Orville Fay but bluer and lighter. Two branches plus terminal, 5-7 buds. Blue Brilliant seedling X sister of Fourfold White. Fertile. Abundant stock permits introductory price. $15.00. 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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