(TB) 'Blakstok'
1958, Plough
'Blakstok' (
Gordon Plough, R. 1957). Seedling# 51-159-4. TB, 33" (84 cm), Early to late bloom. Color Class-V3. Standards imperial purple, falls dark purple, brown hafts; Indian yellow beard. (Seedling# 46-19: (
'Amigo' x seedling) X
'Red Torch'). Eden Road 1958.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #149, April 1958. Introducing BLAKSTOK-EML. 33 in {(Amigo x Sdlg.) X Red Torch). Neglecta of niceJy rounded form. Bloom stalks are dark colored giving this a unique and distinctive air. $15.00. Eden Road. |
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: BLAKSTOK Plough '58\ E.L. 33 in. (Amigo sdlg. x Red Torch). A nice blue and purple neglecta with smooth brownish hafts. Odd, blackish toned stalks. 4.00. |
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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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