■(TB) 'Bright Hour'
1949, Douglas
'Bright Hour' (
Geddes Douglas, R. 1949). TB, Midseason bloom. Color Class W3D. Cook seedling 129-42 X (
'Extravaganza' x
'Wabash').
See below:
References:
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: BRIGHT HOUR (Douglas 1952) M. L. 38 in.(Cook 129-42 x Criterion). This is undoubtedly the best improvement in the amoenas to date. A large, beautifully formed flower of great color value. Stands are pure silvery white and falls are vibrant purple with a snow white border extending down both sides. H.M. 1953. 7.50. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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