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In Florist and Pomologist 1884 listed as a variety that bloomed late avoiding late frosts in the Barr Nursery. They quoted Barr's description as "'Alvarez'; falls rich velvety-crimson, beard yellow, the claw on each side prettily netted with crimson and white; standards white tinged with lavender, base pencilled with purple; petaloid stigmas white tinged with lavender." |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |