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■(TB) 'Silkwood'

1985, Hamblen

'Silkwood' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1984). Seedling# H79-57E. TB, 34" (86 cm). Early to late bloom. Standards light blue; falls white, suffused pale blue; yellow beard mixed with strong brown. 'Henna Accent' X 73-39A: (70-36A x 68-31B: ('Touché' x 'Lightning Ridge')). Mission Bell 1985. High Commendation 1984; Honorable Mention 1987.

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From AIS Bulletin #256 January 1985 Introducing SILKWOOD. TB, 34", EL. Light blue standards; flaring white falls; showy henna beards. Ruffled, well branched, floriferous. Henna Accent X H73-39A. H79-57E. HC '84. $30.00. Mission Bell.
 


Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
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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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Silkwood01.jpgjpg Silkwood01.jpg manage 81 K 30 May 2014 - 19:35 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black
Silkwood01a.jpgjpg Silkwood01a.jpg manage 28 K 13 Jan 2017 - 22:57 Main.Harloiris Detail of Paul Black photo
Topic revision: r9 - 19 Mar 2023, Harloiris
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