Difference: TbCrossCurrent (r42 vs. r41)

■(TB) 'Cross Current'

1995, Keppel

'Cross Current' (Keith Keppel, R. 1994). Seedling# 88-33A. TB, height 38" (97 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards and style arms clear light blue (M&P 41-A-6/7); falls violet blue (41-JK-12) paling near beards to blue white with some campanula violet (42-J-10) veining; beards blue white at end, white in midsection, yellow in throat; ruffled; pronounced sweet fragrance. 'God's Handiwork' X 'Armada'. Keppel 1995. Honorable Mention 1997.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #296 January 1995 Introducing CROSS CURRENT (Keppel) EM 38" (God's Handiwork X Armada). Ruffled, with clear light blue standards, violet blue falls paler near the blue-white beards. Excellent stalks, good garden manners. #88·33 A. $30.00. Keith Keppel.
 

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 - 21 Apr 2019

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