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■(TB) 'Fidelio'

1924, Cayeux

'Fidelio' (Ferdinand Cayeux, 1924) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class B3M.

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Photo by Sylvain RUAUD - Parc Floral Vincennes, France

References

Journal de la Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France, 1922, Tome XXIII, p. 216; 1923, Tome XXIV, p. 289: Huge flower; S metallic blue: F light violet tending to prune violet at the center; throat reticulated brown; very floriferous and long lasting flowers.
Revue Horticole, 1924, nouvelle série, Tome XIX, p. 130.
 

Synonyms

Fidélio, as listed in Journal de la SNHF.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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 - 2011-03-07

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