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■(TB)'Pistol'

1983, Claussen

'Pistol' (C. T. Claussen, R. 1982). Seedling# CC77-4A. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Medium lavender blue with darker wash on center of falls; dark blue beard; slight sweet fragrance. ('Marion Maid' x 'Eloquent') X 'Stepping Out'. Wagontrail Acres 1983. Honorable Mention 1987.

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From AIS Bulletin #250, July 1983 Introducing PISTOL - Sdlg. CC-77-4A. TB, 34", M. Medium lavenderblue with darker wash in the center of the falls. Dark blue-violet beards. Mild, sweet fragrance. Good branching. High bud count. (Marion Maid x Eloquent) X Stepping Out. $25.00. Wagontrail Acres.
 


Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
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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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2010-01-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Pistol.jpgjpg Pistol.jpg manage 36 K 07 Jan 2010 - 01:48 MichaelGreenfield Photo by Mike Greenfield
Pistol01.jpgjpg Pistol01.jpg manage 84 K 23 Mar 2015 - 20:37 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black
pistol.jpgjpg pistol.jpg manage 35 K 27 Jul 2012 - 15:47 Main.TLaurin www.rainbowfarms.net
Topic revision: r12 - 23 Apr 2021, Harloiris
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