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■(TB) 'Aztec Copper'

1939, Kleinsorge

'Aztec Copper' ( Rudolph E. Kleinsorge, R. 1939). TB, 38" (96) cm), Midseason bloom. S4L. slight fragrance. Smoky violet and copper blend. 'Far West' x tan seedling. Kleinsorge, Cooley 1939. Honorable Mention 1940.

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References:

Awaiting original catalog description
Catalog References: Cooley 1939; Tell 1947.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2012-02-17
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AztecCopperKHIPS.gifgif AztecCopperKHIPS.gif manage 32 K 17 Feb 2012 - 20:53 BetsyHiggins Photo from Cooley's Gardens catalog for 1940
aztec-copper1-18.jpgjpg aztec-copper1-18.jpg manage 67 K 05 Aug 2018 - 19:06 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper1-24.jpgjpg aztec-copper1-24.jpg manage 181 K 07 Jul 2024 - 19:23 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper10-18.jpgjpg aztec-copper10-18.jpg manage 196 K 05 Aug 2018 - 19:09 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper11-18.jpgjpg aztec-copper11-18.jpg manage 144 K 05 Aug 2018 - 19:07 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper14-20.jpgjpg aztec-copper14-20.jpg manage 127 K 14 Nov 2020 - 21:52 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper2-20.jpgjpg aztec-copper2-20.jpg manage 143 K 14 Nov 2020 - 21:51 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper2-21.jpgjpg aztec-copper2-21.jpg manage 355 K 04 Jul 2021 - 17:39 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper20-20.jpgjpg aztec-copper20-20.jpg manage 363 K 14 Nov 2020 - 21:52 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper3-18.jpgjpg aztec-copper3-18.jpg manage 64 K 05 Aug 2018 - 19:06 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper3-19.jpgjpg aztec-copper3-19.jpg manage 154 K 04 Aug 2019 - 18:07 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper3-21.jpgjpg aztec-copper3-21.jpg manage 329 K 04 Jul 2021 - 17:38 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper4.JPGJPG aztec-copper4.JPG manage 115 K 21 Jun 2022 - 15:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper40.JPGJPG aztec-copper40.JPG manage 121 K 21 Jun 2022 - 15:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper41.JPGJPG aztec-copper41.JPG manage 126 K 21 Jun 2022 - 15:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper6-20.jpgjpg aztec-copper6-20.jpg manage 163 K 14 Nov 2020 - 21:51 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper6-21.jpgjpg aztec-copper6-21.jpg manage 378 K 04 Jul 2021 - 17:38 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper8-18.jpgjpg aztec-copper8-18.jpg manage 86 K 05 Aug 2018 - 19:07 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
aztec-copper9-20.jpgjpg aztec-copper9-20.jpg manage 160 K 14 Nov 2020 - 21:51 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
azteccopper7.JPGJPG azteccopper7.JPG manage 182 K 26 Apr 2025 - 14:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
azteccopper70.JPGJPG azteccopper70.JPG manage 176 K 15 Jul 2025 - 15:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
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