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■(TB) 'Bubbling Springs'

1971, Brown

'Bubbling Springs' (Opal Brown, R. 1971). Seedling# 7-32D1. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards flax blue (Wilson 642/1); falls flax blue (642/2); pale yellow beard; laced, fluted. Seedling# 5-6A12: ('Rippling Waters' x seedling# 3-5E4) X seedling# 5-7A5: (seedling# 3-5E4 x 'Rippling Waters'). Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens 1971. Honorable Mention 1973.

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From AIS Bulletin #201 April 1971 Introducing BUBBLING SPRINGS. $25.00. (0. L. Brown '71) TB. Midseason. 38". The ultimate in blue lace resulting from a 15 year breeding program for quality in this class. Rounded flowers are near flax blue; the falls a bit lighter with pale yellow beard tipped white. All petal edges are intensly laced and beautifully fluted. Three-way branching. Rippling Waters x No. 3-5E4 X Reciprocal cross. No. 3-5E4 involves Pierre Menard, Jane Phillips, Chantilly, Pretty Quadroon, Picture Bouquet, Arlene Wood, Altar Light, Beth Corey, and Queen's Lace. (Sdlg. No. 7-32Dl). Brown's sunnyhill Gardens.
 
 

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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-10-20
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