■(SIB) 'Laughing Brook'
1984, Waite
'Laughing Brook' (
Kenneth Waite, R. 1984). Seedling WS-73-7X. SIB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Dark violet purple (RHS 86A), white signal; light violet styles.
'Dewful' X
'Tealwood'. Tow Path Lane Gardens 1984. High Commendation 1983; Honorable Mention 1986, Award of Merit 1988.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #253 April 1984 Introducing LAUGHING BROOK (Waite '84) SIB. 36", (91 cm) M. Sdlg. WS-73-7X: (Dewful X Tealwood). Standards and falls dark violet (RHS 86A). Light violet stylearms. Flat, flaring form. Falls curve downward at tip. Many favorable comments from conventioneers in Boston. HC in '81 and '83. Named for Thornton W. Burgess home and wildlife sanctuary in nearby Hampden, MA. $25.00. Tow Path Lane Gardens. |
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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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