■(TB) 'Night Affair'
1983, Luihn
'Night Affair' (
Walter Luihn, R. 1981). Seedling# 77-21. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason to very late bloom. Fluted and ruffled aconite violet (HCC 937/2) with very faint striations from beard; beard yellow deep in throat, shading to blue violet.
'Navy Strut' X
'Contempo'. Keppel 1983.
Honorable Mention 1985.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #249 April 1983 Introducing NIGHT AFFAIR ML 38" A dark and smooth, glistening royal violet self. Faintly paler area near beards, which are deep blue, becoming yellow in the throat. Deeply fluted and ruffled flowers with falls that arch or flare strongly. Three branches plus terminal. $25.00. Keith Keppel. |
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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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