■(SIB) 'Graceful Ghost'
2006, Hollingworth
'Graceful Ghost' (
Robert Hollingworth, R. 2006). Seedling OOM18A2. SIB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards and style arms light silvery blue, style arms floretted, upright; Falls light silvery blue, violet infusion at haft, eyelash dark veining.
'Blackberry Jubilee' X 97C10B4,
'Galadriel' sibling. Windwood 2006.
See below:
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From Windwood Gardens catalog, 2008: GRACEFUL GHOST (2006) 34" M-L dip Seedling OOM18A2: Blackberry Jubilee x 97ClOB4 (Galadriel sib). Very light blue self with a darker blue-violet flush at the hafts and eyelash dark veins on the upper falls. Fades to a lovely and unusual silver-blue shade. Stylearms are floretted at the tips and upright adding significantly to the personality of the flower. Falls are broad, semi-pendant and gently ruffled and pleated. Standards are broad and round, held at 45° contributing well to the full, rounded form. There are 1-2 branches with 4-6 buds for a long bloom season. Blue green spear foliage. Good growth rate. $25.00 |
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Cultivation
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 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, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5, |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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