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■(TB) 'Viking Princess'

1984, Burger

'Viking Princess' (Eugene Burger, R. 1983) Seedling# M-7. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards light blue; falls white; light yellow beard; ruffled. 'Sea Venture' X seedling# K-26: ('Viking Admiral' x ('Cup Race' x 'Royal Touch')). Mid-America Gardens 1984.

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From Mid-America Garden catalog, 1984: VIKING PRINCESS - TB, 34" (86 cm), Early-Midseason. This princess must have been working out at the local gym. Giant sized ruffled blooms are carried by sturdy stalks with three branches and spur and nine to twelve buds. Standards are icy white with heavy infusion of blue violet at midrib and lightening toward edges. Falls are icy white with pale blue violet tint and cream white beards. Sdlg. M-7: Sea Venture X K:-26: Viking Admiral X (Cup Race X Royal Touch). HC 1981 $25.00.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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