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■(IB) 'Black Hawk'

1941, Schreiner

'Black Hawk' (Robert Schreiner, R. 1940) IB. Extra early bloom. Color class B1D. 'Lutin' X 'Black Wings'. Schreiner 1941.

AIS Awards: Honorable Mention 1942; Award of Merit 1943.

See below:
Black Hawk TB 1953 Schreiner List CAT.pngblackhawk.JPGblackhawk1.JPGblackhawk2.JPGblackhawk3.JPGblackhawk30.JPGblackhawk4.JPG
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References:

From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1958: BLACK HAWK (Schreiner 1941). Each .60; 3 for 1.25. Stunning bitone with brilliant purple standards and velvety black purple falls. Extra early flowering. HM 1942, AM 1943.
Catalog References: Tell 1947; Walter Marx 1958.
 

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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-- KentPfeiffer - 2010-06-10
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Black Hawk TB 1953 Schreiner List CAT.pngpng Black Hawk TB 1953 Schreiner List CAT.png manage 44 K 01 Feb 2024 - 15:32 EdenSprings Listing from 1953 Schreiner's Catalog
blackhawk.JPGJPG blackhawk.JPG manage 122 K 09 Jun 2020 - 01:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
blackhawk1.JPGJPG blackhawk1.JPG manage 145 K 09 Jun 2020 - 01:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
blackhawk2.JPGJPG blackhawk2.JPG manage 107 K 09 Jun 2020 - 01:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
blackhawk3.JPGJPG blackhawk3.JPG manage 120 K 09 Jun 2020 - 01:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
blackhawk30.JPGJPG blackhawk30.JPG manage 153 K 27 Dec 2024 - 02:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
blackhawk4.JPGJPG blackhawk4.JPG manage 178 K 22 Dec 2021 - 13:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
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