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(■SIB) 'Peg Edwards'

1975, McEwen

'Peg Edwards' (Currier McEwen, R. 1975). Seedling T370/16A. SIB (tetraploid 56+ chromosome), 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards violet-blue (RHS 92B); Falls inner third violet-blue (92B), lightening to 92B on outer petal, white blaze. T166/100(3): ( 'White Swirl' x 'Turquoise Cup') X T266/79(1): (( 'White Swirl' x unknown) x 'Snowy Egret' x unknown)). McEwen 1975. Honorable Mention 1976.

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From AIS Bulletin #218 July 1975 Introducing PEG EDWARDS: 56± chromosomes, 36", M, V3. Flaring 5%" flowers of soft blue-violet (RHS 92B) with darker shading at shoulders of falls. Wide segments; branches; fertile. (White Swirl x Turquoise Cup [induced]) X Fourfold White. $25.00. Currier McEwen.
 
 


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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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2010-01-15
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
PegEdwards1.jpgjpg PegEdwards1.jpg manage 24 K 15 Jun 2016 - 19:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
PegEdwards2.jpgjpg PegEdwards2.jpg manage 7 K 28 Jul 2013 - 16:53 Main.TLaurin Photo by Fieldstone Gardens
Peg_Edwards.jpgjpg Peg_Edwards.jpg manage 43 K 15 Jan 2010 - 22:47 MichaelGreenfield Photo by John Bruce
pegedwards3.jpgjpg pegedwards3.jpg manage 62 K 10 Jan 2014 - 16:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania
pegedwards4.jpgjpg pegedwards4.jpg manage 49 K 10 Jan 2014 - 16:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania
pegedwards5.JPGJPG pegedwards5.JPG manage 60 K 27 Feb 2014 - 16:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania
pegedwards9.JPGJPG pegedwards9.JPG manage 130 K 12 Apr 2023 - 22:09 Main.TLaurin Photo taken at 1984 AIS Seattle Convention by Verna Laurin at the Crandall Garden
pegedwards90.JPGJPG pegedwards90.JPG manage 185 K 14 Apr 2023 - 20:24 Main.TLaurin Photo taken at 1985 AIS Indianapolis Convention by Verna Laurin at the Wampler Garden
Topic revision: r17 - 31 Jul 2023, dougchyz
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