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■(TB) 'Black Market'

1974, Plough

'Black Market' (Gordon Plough, R. 1973). Seedling# 67-33-25. TB, 30" (76 cm), Late midseason bloom. Deep purple-black self; aster violet beard. 'Study ln Black' X seedling# 64-13-16: ('Charcoal' sibling). Eden Road 1974. Honorable Mention 1976.

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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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Black_Market.jpgjpg Black_Market.jpg manage 70 K 02 Jul 2013 - 09:38 AlainFranco Photo by Pierre Anfosso - France
blackmarket2.jpgjpg blackmarket2.jpg manage 44 K 22 Nov 2018 - 03:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.
blackmarket7.JPGJPG blackmarket7.JPG manage 201 K 13 Sep 2025 - 02:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Marianne Joosten-Kwekerij Joosten-Rutten-The Netherlands
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