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From AIS Bulletin #208 January 1973 Introducing BLUE MINK (Hamblen). 34", M-L. Elegance in silken textured violet-blue with hafts of chartreuse and yellow-orange beards. A "different blue," due-no doubt-to the multi-mixture of background genes. Petals fluted and ruffled with domed, overlapping stands, arched flaring falls. Strong stems with excellent bud placement. (Inv. Desert Song, Cherie, Frilly Fringes, Blue Sapphire, Cahokia, Glittering Amber, etc.) HC '72. $25.00. Mission Bell. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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JPG | bluemink01.JPG | manage | 886 K | 18 Apr 2018 - 00:23 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection |