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■(TB) 'Blast Off'

1971, Carter

'Blast Off' (W. C. Carter, R. 1970). Seedling# 68-2. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards white; falls blue-violet; bluish white beard. 'Bon Vivant' X 'Melodrama'. Carter 1971. Honorable Mention 1973.

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From AIS Bulletin #201 April 1971 Introducing BLAST OFF. Sdlg. 68-2. TB. 36". ML. White standards; dark blue falls. Wide and flaring. Showstalk branching. Excellent grower and fertile both ways. This one is for those who want to make the season last longer, as it is very late. Bon Vivant X Melodrama. $25.00 Carter.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
blastoff01.jpgjpg blastoff01.jpg manage 92 K 31 May 2014 - 21:06 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
blastoff01edt.jpgjpg blastoff01edt.jpg manage 27 K 07 Apr 2018 - 14:43 Main.Harloiris Detail of Rosalie Figge photo
blastoff02.JPGJPG blastoff02.JPG manage 845 K 19 Mar 2016 - 13:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by HIPS Archives
Topic revision: r10 - 23 Oct 2023, Harloiris
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