■(TB) 'Aigle Marine'
2011, Cayeux
'Aigle Marine' (
Richard Cayeux, R. 2011) Seedling 02 114A. TB, 31" (79 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards and Falls sky blue; beards light yellow in throat, blue white at end; slight fragrance.
'Frison-Roche' X
'Heure Bleue'.
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References
See: IRIS et BULBEUSES n°161, 2011, p. 55. |
From Cayeux website: Magnifique bleu ciel très pur à discrètes barbes jaune pâle vers le cœur, blanches aux extrémités. Fleurs proches de la hampe mais bien étagées et modérément ondulées. Excellente tenue des tiges et longue floraison (9 à 10 boutons en moyenne). Pousse très bien. |
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Synonyms
Garden name: "Progression", "Aigue Marine" (Cayeux Catalog); not to be confused with
'Aigue Marine' by Ferdinand Cayeux (1938).
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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