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■(SIB) 'Sally Kerlin'

1970, McEwen

'Sally Kerlin' ( Currier McEwen, R. 1968). Seedling 562/7A. SIB, 27" (69 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1F, Clear pale blue with slight lavender tone (RHS 94D) with small white blaze. 'White Swirl' X "Gray Dove". McEwen 1970. Honorable Mention 1970.

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From AIS Bulletin #198 July 1970 Introducing SALLY KERLIN. 27". EM to L. Delightfully ruffled and round 4-1/2" flowers of light blue (RHS 94 D). Very small white blaze WIth no haft markings showing on the horizontal falls. One of our favorites. Very fertile. White Swirl x Gray Dove. $15. Currier McEwen.
 
 

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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
SallyKerlin1.jpgjpg SallyKerlin1.jpg manage 21 K 15 Jun 2016 - 19:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
Sally_Kerlin.jpgjpg Sally_Kerlin.jpg manage 36 K 15 Jan 2010 - 23:38 MichaelGreenfield Photo by John Bruce
sallykerlin01.jpgjpg sallykerlin01.jpg manage 150 K 08 Mar 2017 - 15:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Geles Iris Garden-Lithuania
sallykerlin02.jpgjpg sallykerlin02.jpg manage 65 K 10 Nov 2017 - 14:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Gintaras Kilmaitis-Irisu Pasaulis-Lithuania
sallykerlin5.JPGJPG sallykerlin5.JPG manage 221 K 07 Mar 2023 - 03:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin -1974 AIS Convention-Crumpler Garden
sallykerlin7.JPGJPG sallykerlin7.JPG manage 206 K 02 Mar 2025 - 20:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Fieldstone Gardens
sallykerlin9.JPGJPG sallykerlin9.JPG manage 401 K 08 Jun 2021 - 20:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Harriet Robinson
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