From Wing Seed catalog, 1918: CHELLES — (Variegata) S. bright golden-yellow; F. bright red-purple, beautifully reticulated. One of the best. 15¢. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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. |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | Chelles.jpg | manage | 62 K | 19 Feb 2012 - 18:25 | BetsyHiggins | Photo Courtesy of HIPS |
jpg | IMG_7864.jpg | manage | 315 K | 21 Dec 2018 - 19:09 | DavidPotembski | Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016, Bed location 5a-12. |
JPG | chelles9.JPG | manage | 170 K | 23 Dec 2021 - 02:20 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
JPG | chelles90.JPG | manage | 142 K | 23 Dec 2021 - 02:20 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
JPG | chelles91.JPG | manage | 183 K | 23 Dec 2021 - 02:20 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |