■(TB) 'Louise Watts'
1971, Blocher
'Louise Watts' (
Clarence Blocher, R. 1970). Seedling B-228. TB, 28" (71 cm), Midseason bloom. Lavender blend with heavy brown border; lemon beard.
'Sorcerer's Apprentice' X
'Sea Of Stars'. Blocher 1971. Honorable Mention 1972; Award of Merit 1976.
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References
From AIS Bulletin #201 April 1971 Introducing LOUISE WATTS (1971) B-228 (Sorcerer's Apprentice X Sea of Stars). $35.00. The picture of this flower on the inside front cover of this Bulletin is a freshly opened flower. After a day in the sunshine, the flower grows much larger-flares nicely, and the brown border becomes even more pronounced. The substance is remarkably heavy and the flowers are long-lasting, even under adverse weather conditions. Stalks are nicely branched with eight or nine buds. 28" tall. HC in 1969 and 1970. Blocher. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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