(TB) 'Blue Bonanza'
1972, Bledsoe
'Blue Bonanza' (
William Bledsoe, R. 1966). Seedling# 63-37. TB, 40" (102 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Color Class-BV3FD, Standards moorish blue (Wilson 739/2); falls Victorian violet (738).
'South Pacific' X
'Dorothy King'. Hilldale Gardens 1972. High Commendation 1971; Honorable Mention 1973.
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From AIS Bulletin #204 January 1972 Introducing BLUE BONANZA-SOUTH PACIFIC X DOROTHY KING. HC 1971. Medium blue self. Stands quite tall. Attracted favorable attention at the Wichita convention, especially in the Torrey garden. A well-grown stalk gives 3 branches, a spur, and a terminal-with 9 to 11 flowers. Blooms E to M. NET $25.00. Hilldale Gardens. |
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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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