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■(BB) 'Florrie'

1971, Smith

'Florrie' (Paul R. Smith, R. 1971). BB, Height 26" (66 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Light lavender self, laced, ruffled; orange beard. 'Lavish Lady' X 'Rippling Waters'. P. Smith 1975. High Commendation 1974.

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Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionDetail of photo by Betsy Higgins

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From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing FLORRIE BB, 26", ML, LV/LVo $15.00. An excellent light lavender self, laced and ruffled. 7 to 8 buds on every stalk. Beautiful, and well received at Roanoke as well as here in Pa. Very floriferous. Named for my wife, so it must be good! HC 1974. Lavish Lady X Rippling Waters. Paul Smith.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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florrie01.jpgjpg florrie01.jpg manage 87 K 05 Jun 2014 - 22:51 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
florrie0116.jpgjpg florrie0116.jpg manage 10 K 28 Jul 2016 - 20:32 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
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