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■(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
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2010-01-06
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Novella.jpgjpg Novella.jpg manage 44 K 06 Jan 2010 - 05:12 MichaelGreenfield Photo by John Bruce
Novella01.JPGJPG Novella01.JPG manage 60 K 27 Nov 2014 - 04:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Novella02.jpgjpg Novella02.jpg manage 77 K 01 Apr 2014 - 02:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
Novella1.jpgjpg Novella1.jpg manage 50 K 26 Sep 2012 - 19:43 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
Novella116.jpgjpg Novella116.jpg manage 24 K 02 Aug 2016 - 17:40 Main.Betsy881 Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
Novella2.jpgjpg Novella2.jpg manage 26 K 18 Jul 2017 - 19:37 Main.TLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
novella9.JPGJPG novella9.JPG manage 168 K 12 Apr 2023 - 15:24 Main.TLaurin Photo taken at 1983 AIS Boston Convention by Verna Laurin at the Warburton Garden
Topic revision: r19 - 12 Apr 2023, TLaurin
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