■(TB) 'Lurline'
1919, Bliss
'Lurline' (
Arthur J. Bliss, 1919) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R1M. Early light mauve, 40".
'Leonidas' x
'Queen Of May'.
See below:
Awaiting original catalog description |
From G. G. Whitelegg catalog, 1921: :LURLINE (Bliss, 1920). A Iilac-mauve Pallida of similar colouring to Rosalind, but the flowers are of finer form and the colour is quite distinct. Very early. Standards pale lilac-mauve, falls light reddish-mauve. A fine free-flowering variety. Ht., 3-4ft. 4-in. |
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From Bonnewitz catalog, 1927: LURLINE (Bliss). A variety similar to Dream but several shades darker. Color, rose-lilac. Darker in the falls than in the standards. It is undoubtedly an improvement upon Her Majesty. It is also somewhat similar in color to Paulina but larger. A very prolific bloomer; medium size flowers; height, 36 to 40 inches. $1.50. |
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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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