■(SIB) 'Lavender Bounty'
1981, McEwen
'Lavender Bounty' (
Currier McEwen, R. 1981). Seedling 76/38(29). SIB (28 chrom. diploid), 36" (91 cm), Very early bloom. Standards lavender pink (RHS 82D); falls lavender pink (81C). brownish hafts, white signal.
'Augury' X
'Lavender Light'. Seaways Gardens 1981. Honorable Mention 1983; Favorite Guest 1984.
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From AIS Bulletin #242 July 1981 Introducing LAVENDER BOUNTY (76/38(29))-Diploid, 36", VE-M. The lavender-pink (RHS ·81C) flowers have lovely rich color and semi-flaring, ruffled form. Three branches plus terminal and 8 buds. One of the earliest and has extremely long period of bloom. Fertile. Augury X Lavender Light. Fall delivery only. $25.00. Currier McEwen. |
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Cultivation
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5, |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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