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■(SIB) 'Theme And Variation'

2015, Schafer-Sacks

'Theme And Variation' (Marty Schafer & Jan Sacks, R. 2015) Seedling# S07-41-14. SIB, 29" (74 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards light blue infused with yellow, edges more yellow than blue; style arms light blue, soft yellow tips, green-blue midrib; falls deep yellow (RHS 12A), signal soft blue veining blending into petal; slight fragrance. 'Tipped in Blue' X 'Mission Bay'. 2015 Joe Pye Weed.

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Photo by Mike Unser, taken at AitkenPhoto by Joe Pye WeedPhoto by Carl Boro taken at 2015 AIS ConventionPhoto by Joe Pye WeedPhoto by Mikey Lango-Taken at 2015 AIS ConventionPhoto by Joe Pye WeedPhoto by Janet Sacks-Joe Pye WeedPhoto by Kate Brewitt-2015 Siberian/Species ConventionPhoto by Kate Brewitt-2015 Siberian/Species ConventionPhoto by Kate Brewitt-taken at 2015 Siberian/Species ConventionPhoto by AitkenPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
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From Joe Pye Weed catalog, 2015: THEME AND VARIATION - SIBERIAN. Schafer/Sacks (Seedling No. S0?-41-14), 29", M. The theme is blue overlaid on yellow, and the variation is larger, fuller flowers and stunning arrangement of colors. The bright yellow falls are edged with a blue wash and embellished with fine navy blue lines. Standards and styles are a play of soft blue and yellow. Stalks have two branches with a total of five buds. Flowers are held well above the foliage. Sib to Lime Street Blues. Tipped In Blue X Mission Bay. $35.00
 


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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ThemeandVariation01.jpgjpg ThemeandVariation01.jpg manage 87 K 25 Apr 2015 - 21:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Joe Pye Weed's Garden
ThemeandVariation02.jpgjpg ThemeandVariation02.jpg manage 77 K 25 Apr 2015 - 21:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Joe Pye Weed's Garden
ThemeandVariation03.jpgjpg ThemeandVariation03.jpg manage 117 K 25 Apr 2015 - 21:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Joe Pye Weed's Garden
ThemeandVariation030.JPGJPG ThemeandVariation030.JPG manage 293 K 26 Feb 2024 - 14:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Janet Sacks-Joe Pye Weed's Garden
sib-theme-and-variation1-18.jpgjpg sib-theme-and-variation1-18.jpg manage 142 K 05 Aug 2018 - 23:45 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser, taken at Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
themeandvariation01.jpgjpg themeandvariation01.jpg manage 87 K 29 Jul 2015 - 15:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Carl Boro taken at 2015 AIS Convention
themeandvariation02.jpgjpg themeandvariation02.jpg manage 71 K 31 Aug 2015 - 02:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Mikey Lango-Taken at 2015 AIS Convention
themeandvariation1.JPGJPG themeandvariation1.JPG manage 346 K 27 Mar 2017 - 21:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-2015 Siberian/Species Convention
themeandvariation2.JPGJPG themeandvariation2.JPG manage 322 K 27 Mar 2017 - 21:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-2015 Siberian/Species Convention
themeandvariation20.JPGJPG themeandvariation20.JPG manage 242 K 01 Aug 2022 - 22:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-taken at 2015 Siberian/Species Convention
themeandvariation3.jpgjpg themeandvariation3.jpg manage 79 K 18 Mar 2018 - 12:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
themeandvariation9.JPGJPG themeandvariation9.JPG manage 259 K 01 Jun 2023 - 19:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
Topic revision: r14 - 26 Feb 2024, TerryLaurin
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