■(TB) 'Vigilant'
2006, Ghio
'Vigilant' (
Joseph Ghio, R. 2005). Seedling# 00-8V. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards blue lavender; falls black purple; beards burnt brick. Seedling # U97-5E: unknown X seedling# 97-65-O2: (
'Visiting Royalty' x seedling # 95-1-Q: (seedling # U92-7A2: unknown x seedling # 93-9D:
'Snowed In' sibling)). Bay View 2006.
Honorable Mention 2008.
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References
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From Bay View Gardens catalog, 2006: VIGILANT, 36 inches, EM. $45.00. A lovely neglecta from the Romantic Evening line: Standards are blue-lavender shading to buff at the base of the petals. Falls are smooth black purple. Wavy ruffled blossoms on show branched stalks with super bud count. Burnt brick beards add a somber note. No .00-8V: U97-5E: unknown X 97-65-02: (Visiting Royalty x 95-1-0: (U92-7A2: unknown x 93-90: Snowed In sib)). |
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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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