(JI) 'Ashton's Dark Music'
2001, Ackerman
'Ashton's Dark Music' (
William Ackerman, R. 2001) Sdlg. A4-4-123. JI (6 F.), 30" (76 cm), Midseason bloom. Pale lavender ground darker at margins, with dark violet (RHS 86B/C) lines and mosaic, signal greenish yellow; style arms pale violet, lips dark violet (86A); some anthers petaloid.
'Dark Enchantment' X A-2(1-139): (P7-235584 Seiko-en Nursery x
'Iso-No-Asakaze').
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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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