■(BB) 'Novella'
1983, Ghio
'Novella' (
Joseph Ghio, R. 1982). Seedling #77-121R. BB, 24" (61 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Cranberry with violet flash on falls; self beard. ((
'Dignitary' x (((
'Eloquent' x (
'Galilee' x
'Violet Hills')) x (
'Frosted Starlight' x (
'Spanish Peaks' x
'Black Satin')) x
'Nina's Delight' sibling)) x
'Wedding Vow')) x (
'Sapphire Hills' x
'Dignitary')) X (
'Waltzing Widow' x
'Intuition'). Bay View Gardens 1983. Honorable Mention 1985; Award of Merit 1989.
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From Bay View Gardens catalog,1983: NOVELLA. 24 inches, Border Bearded, early to midseason. $15.00. A fresh crushed cranberry with a frosty cast; a cool, yet refreshing little one. Self beard with a violet flush in the falls. Compact formed and perfect branching. Small rhizomes in proportion to the height. A neat grower. No. 77-121R: ((Dignitary x (((Eloquent x (Galilee x Violet Hills)) x ((Frosted Starlight x (Spanish Peaks x Black Satin)) x Nina's Delight sib)) x Wedding Vow)) x (Sapphire Hills x Dignitary)) X (Waltzing Widow x Intuition |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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