■(TB) 'Too Below Zero'
2002, Miller
'Too Below Zero' (
David Miller, R. 2002). Seedling# 93-9L. TB, 35" (89 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards white, pale blue tinge at base; style arms white, base blue; falls white, pale green veining; beards medium blue, hairs tipped white at end; slight musky fragrance.
'Silverado' X
'San Juan Silver'. Long's Gardens 2004.
Honorable Mention 2006.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #333 April 2004 Introducing TOO BELOW ZERO (David Miller) TB 35" ML. Bitter Cold! Put on a coat while viewing! Standards are cold white with an icy light blue tinge at the base. The falls also are oold white, but with very light cool green veining. Light blue beards are frosted white. Good substance, branching and bud count. Nice dark green illiage. Silverado X San Juan Silver. $40.00. Long's Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here |
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