■(TB) 'Velvet Morning'
1975, Roe
'Velvet Morning' (
Bernice Roe, R. 1974) Seedling# A-29. TB, 38" (97 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards lavender; falls full red-violet; lemon beard.
'Sunset Blues' X
'Kimberly'. Pacific Coast Hybridizers 1975.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing VELVET MORNING (Bernice Roe). Unmatched for richness and lushness of coloring-lavender-blue standards and velvet-finished falls of deep, vibrant violet. The finished and smooth flowers are carried on stiff stalks and have three branches and terminal with double buds. This child of Sunset Blues X Kimberly should be of value and interest in breeding neglecta and amoena plicatas. HC '74. $25.00. Pacific Coast Hybridizers. |
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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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