(TB) 'Whispering Blue'
1984, Griffin
'Whispering Blue' (
John Griffin, R. 1984). Seedling#. 97-42. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled silver blue; self beard. ((
'Eloquent' x
'Heaven's Own') x (
'Marion Maid' x light blue sdlg.)) X ((light blue seedling,
'Marion Maid') x blue bearded seedlings). Griffin 1985. High Commendation 1984.
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From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing WHISPERING BLUE-TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason. A serene ruffled silver-blue with blue beards. Medium size blooms. Three branches and six to eight buds. Prolific. Strong plants and good habits. To see it is to love it. F-2 sdlg. involving Eloquent, Marion Maid, Heaven's Own and blue bearded sdlg. HC 1984. $25.00. John Griffin. |
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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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