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■(TB) 'Alice Belle'

1981, Jeffries

'Alice Belle' (Robert Jeffries, R. 1981). Seedling J75-6-WA. TB, 39" (99 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards white tinted pale wisteria blue (lighter than Wilson 640/3); Falls shade lighter; yellow beard tipped pale wisteria blue; heavily ruffled. 'Chancel Choir' sibling X 'Shipshape'. Kansas Rainbow Gardens 1982. Exhibition Certificate 1981.

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From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing ALICE BELLE-Sdlg. J75-6-WA. TB, 39", M-L. Standards white, tinted pale wisteria blue; falls a shade lighter; yellow beards tipped pale wisteria blue. Flower is heavily ruffled with excellent substance. Sturdy, well-branched stalks with 8 to 9 blooms. Named for my Mother. (Independence Pass sib X Shipshape). EC '81. $25.00. Kansas Rainbow Garden.
 
 

Culture

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FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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