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■(TB) 'Approach Shot'

2003, de la Motte

'Approach Shot' (Ron de la Motte, R. 2003). Seedling 97-7-17. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards grape purple; style arms same, edge lighter; Falls darker grape purple (RHS 89A); beards purple, orange base, hairy purple horn. Seedling 95-70-3: ('Laced Cotton' x 'Conjuration') X 'Swing And Sway'.

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019


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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-09-17
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Topic revision: r14 - 09 Dec 2021, BobPries
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