■(TB) 'Brandywine'
1920, Farr
'Brandywine' (
Bertrand Farr, R. 1920) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1L. Farr 1920. Synonym: Brandewine. 1939 Checklist citation: Bull. A.I.S. 14:18 Jan. 1925, illustration.
Not to be confused with LA 'Brandywine' (Holleyman, R. 1952).
See below:
Farr 1920 catalog of introduction notes; "BRANDYWINE. S. and F. pale silvery blue; distinct orange beard. The general color effect of the flower is clear china-blue. In some respects it is similar to Crusader but pronounced by those who have seen it to be far superior. $5." |
From Movilla Gardens catalog, 1921: BRANDYWINE. (Farr 1920.) S. and F. pale silvery blue; distinct orange beard. The general color-effect of the flower is clear china-blue. In some respects it is similar to Crusader but pronounced by those who have seen it to be far superior. (Introducer's description.) |
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From Indian Spring Farms catalog, 1927: BRANDYWINE (Farr 1920) 9.1. S. and F. light hyssop-violet, indistinctly reticulated gray to olive at the haft; conspicuous red-orange beard. Foliage markedly short. 30 inches $2.00 each. |
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. |
BobPries - 21 Apr 2019
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