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■(TB) 'Azure Gold'

1969, Hamblen

'Azure Gold' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1968). Seedling H64-16-68. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-YV4cm, Standards yellow (10A) shot with violet; Falls violet (87B) lightening toward haft, bordered yellow; orange beard tipped lighter. 'Lilac Champagne' X ('Rippling Waters' x (seedling 7-55: ((('Palomino' x ('Radiation' x 'Great Lakes')) x (('Helen Mc Gregor' x 'Hit Parade') x 'Palomino')) x 'Valimar' sibling blue))) x sibling)). Mission Bell 1969. Honorable Mention 1971.

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From AIS Bulletin #193 April 1969 Introducing AZURE GOLD (Hamblen) ML. 36". Enchantingly different! Standards, golden yellow (RHS lOA) shot with violet; falls, violet (87B) lightening toward the haft, bordered with yellow. Beard, orange. A generous brushing of yelloworange (16B) at the haft adds the finishing touch. Lovely form. Excellent substance, branching, and other essentials. Lilac Champagne X (Rippling Waters x 7-55 sibbed). 7-55 is: (((Palomono x (Radiation x Great Lakes)) x ((Helen McGregor x Hit Parade) x Palomino)) x Valimar sib, blue). Sdlg. 64-16-68. Net $25.00. Mission Bell.
 
 

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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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