■(TB) 'Basic Black'
1971, Hager
'Basic Black' (
Ben Hager, R. 1970). Seedling T2136-8A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards dark purple; Falls black-purple; dark purple beard. Seedling 13T1681B: (Babson seedling I 138-2: ((
'Red Shadows' x
'Storm Warning') x
'Basin Street') X
'Black Swan'. Melrose Gardens 1971. Honorable Mention 1972.
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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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