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■(SIB) 'Light Up The Sky'

2026, Hollingworth

'Light Up The Sky' (Robert Hollingworth, R. 2026). Seedling 20M12A15, SIB (tetraploid), 35" (89 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards mid blue-violet; style arms mid blue-violet, with blue midrib; falls mid blue-violet, veined and streaked gold to edge with creamy-yellow rim, very large, gold, spreading to rim of petal signal; round petals, strongly ruffled; tends to rebloom, triple buds in terminals; beardless; absent fragrance. 'Sapphire Starburst' sibling seedling 17E2B1 X 'Ruby Riches'.

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Cultivation

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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