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(SIB) 'Velvet Cloud'

1985, Yunker

'Velvet Cloud' (Nadine Yunker, R. 1985). Seedling ST-1-2. SIB, 31" (79 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards violet blue (RHS 93B); violet blue (91A) styles with deeper blending; falls violet blue (89A), white area below greyed yellow signal. 'Dreaming Yellow' X unknown. Yunker 1985. Exhibition Certificate 1982; Exhibition Certificate 1985.

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From AIS Bulletin #259 October 1985 Introducing VELVET CLOUD-SIB, 31", ML. S. violet-blue; violet-blue style arms with deeper blending. F. violet-blue, white area below greyed yellow signal. Sdlg. ST-I-2: (Dreaming Yellow X unknown). $25.00. Nadine Yunker.
 

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.

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