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■(BB) 'Impossible'

1957, Vallette

'Impossible' (Wilma Vallette, R. 1957). Seedling #54-1. BB, 24" (61 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y1D. Standards pale lemon-ice, opening from purple buds; falls same color, deeper at hafts; purple shows through when first open. Seedling #52-5: ('Florentine' x 'Spindrift') X 'Pretty Pansy'. Vallette 1960. Glaciata

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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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Impossible01.JPGJPG Impossible01.JPG manage 46 K 25 Nov 2014 - 14:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
impossible9.JPGJPG impossible9.JPG manage 114 K 27 Dec 2021 - 23:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
impossible90.JPGJPG impossible90.JPG manage 125 K 27 Dec 2021 - 23:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
impossible91.JPGJPG impossible91.JPG manage 110 K 27 Dec 2021 - 23:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
impossible92.JPGJPG impossible92.JPG manage 133 K 03 Jan 2025 - 20:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
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