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■(TB) 'Delora Fisher'

1976, Mayberry

'Delora Fisher' (George Mayberry, R. 1976). Seedling 66-26-5. TB, 36" (91 cm), Late midseason bloom. White self flushed light blue in cool weather; pale yellow beard tipped white. Seedling 62-45-3: ('Celestial Snow' x 'Arctic Flame') 'Above All'. Mission Bell 1976. Honorable Mention 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing DELORA FISHER. (Mayberry). ML, 36". Sculptured beauty in white, tinted blue. Beards light yellow tipped white. Elaborate ruffling, wide petals, elegant form. Strong, perfectly branched stems. (Celestial Snow x Arctic Flame) X Above All. $25.00. Mission Bell.
 
 

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 - 2010-11-19
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Topic revision: r9 - 03 Jul 2023, dougchyz
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