■(TB) 'Gules'
1917, Bliss
'Gules' (
Arthur J. Bliss, 1917) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R9M.
See below:
Awaiting original catalog description |
From G. G. Whitelegg catalog, 1921: GULES (Bliss). Falls of rich pansy-violet of enamel-like smoothness. The haft has brown veining on cream ground. Standards reddish-lilac to red-violet. The habit is branching and it attains a height of 3-ft. to 3-ft. 6-in. Very distinct, a strong grower and free-flowering. |
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From Treholme Gardens catalog 1928: GULES 73 (Bliss 1917. C.M., R.H.S. 1916) E. 73 G. 80 38" M. S. to L. S. pale lilac shot with red; F. rich pansy violet of emerald-like smoothness; the cream colored haft veined brown. A free flowering distinct bicolor produced on tall well-branched stems. 50c. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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