■(TB) 'Autograph'
1985, Luihn
'Autograph' (
Walter Luihn, R. 1985). Seedling 81-2. TB, 32" (81 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards blue white (M&P 41-A-2) shaded deeper (41-A-6) at base, fading to near white; falls blue white (41-A-3) at hafts, paler (41-A-2) on remainder of falls, fading to near white; dark navy blue beard tipped bronze ln throat; slight sweet fragrance. Seedling 79-18: (
'Song Of Norway' x
'Evening Echo') X seedling 79-20: (
'Song Of Norway' x (
'Navy Strut' x
'Five Star Admiral')). Keppel 1986.
Franklin Cook Cup 1987; Favorite Guest 1987; Honorable Mention 1988.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist. Rebloom reported in: CA, Australia. USDA Zones 10
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #260 January 1986 Introducing AUTOGRAPH (Luihn) EM 32" ((Song of Norway x Evening Echo) X (Song of Norway x (Navy Strut x Five Star Admiral))). Very striking dark blue beards on tailored blue white flowers; for the breeder. $25.00. Keith Keppel. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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