(JI) 'Amphitrite'
1914, Vilmorin
'Amphitrite' (
Vilmorin-Andrieux et Cie, R. 1914) JI. Double. Color Class-3.
See below:
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References
Journal de la Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France, 1914, 4e série, Tome XV, p. 487. |
Vilmorin-Andrieu & Cie, catalogue de plantes 1918, p. 48. |
From Flowerfield catalog, 1939: White edged bluish violet petals, conspicuous yellow mid-rib, white halo. 6½". $1.25. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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