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(SIB) 'Mae Strachan'

2022, Carson

'Mae Strachan' (Brita Carson, R. 2022) Seedling 20047, SIB (tetraploid), 43" (110 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards. strong red-purple (RHS N78A), deeper veining, flared, frilled; style arms same, lighter lines at midrib; falls deep violet (RHS N89A), dark purple veining, fine white wavy edges, gold signal with broken edges, strong blue-violet halo; ruffled; frilled. Seedling 19047: (seedling 14012: ('My First Kiss' x 'Bournemouth Ball Gown') x 'Prussian Blue') X 'Edge of Tomorrow'.

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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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