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■(TB) 'Violet Delight'

1967, Laur

'Violet Delight' (John Laur, R. 1967). Seedling# 87A61. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Strong purple self on violet side, lighter area at haft; dark orange-yellow beard, tip near color of falls. 'Amethyst Flame' X 'Whole Cloth'.

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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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violetdelight01.JPGJPG violetdelight01.JPG manage 735 K 21 Mar 2018 - 13:33 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
violetdelight9.JPGJPG violetdelight9.JPG manage 203 K 03 Apr 2023 - 14:38 TerryLaurin Photo taken at 1978 AIS San Jose Convention by Verna Laurin at the Melrose Garden
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