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■(SIB) 'Yankee Consul'

1973, McEwen

'Yankee Consul' (Currier McEwen, R. 1973). Seedling T3 69/58(5). SIB (56+ chrom. tetraploid), 28" (71 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards blue, deeper (88B) center, edged 88C; falls blue (88C) at peripheral 1/4 with dark (88A) thumbprint at center, white blaze; ruffled. 'Orville Fay' X seedling T1 61/Cas 1(3): ('Blue Brilliant' x unknown). McEwen 1973. Honorable Mention 1975.

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From AIS Bulletin #210 July 1973 Introducing YANKEE CONSUL: 56 ± chromosomes. 28". EM-LM. 6" flower with wide, round ruffled and flaring falls and unique color pattern. Outer 1/4 of falls light blue with central "thumb print" of deeper blue. One to 2 branches and 5-6 buds. Fertile both ways. $35.00. 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.

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Topic revision: r19 - 26 Aug 2023, Harloiris
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