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■(TB) 'Sky Blue Pink'

1994, Niswonger

''Sky Blue Pink' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1994). Seedling# 95-91. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards pink; falls light pink; beards pink, tipped blue. 'Pink Blue Genes' X seedling# 58-88: ('Matinée Idol' x 'Pink Ballerina'). Cape Iris 1994. Honorable Mention 1996.

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From AIS Bulletin #293 April 1994 Introducing SKY BLUE PINK (Niswonger '94) Sdlg. 95-91: Pink Blue Genes x 58-88: (Matinee Idol x Pink Ballerina). TB, 34", M. Pinks with blue beards haven't been the easiest color combination to perfect, but this is a good vigorous contribution to this effort. The name was suggested by Mary Lou Cushman of Sherman, TX. Fertile both ways. $35.00. Cape Iris.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
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.)

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.

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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I	Attachment	Action	Size	Date	Who	Comment
jpg	SkyBluePink01.jpg	manage	57 K	30 Mar 2015 - 20:43	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Elladan McLeester
jpg	SkyBluePink02.jpg	manage	51 K	23 Apr 2014 - 18:07	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Igor Khorosh,Ukraine
jpg	SkyBluePink03.jpg	manage	51 K	30 Mar 2015 - 20:45	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Elladan McLeester
jpg	SkyBluePink04.jpg	manage	58 K	30 Mar 2015 - 20:46	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Elladan McLeester

Topic revision: r10 - 05 Jan 2022, Harloiris

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