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■(BB) 'Helping Hands'

2006, Christopherson

'Helping Hands' ( Vincent Christopherson, R. 2006). Seedling #L5-224. BB, height 24" (61 cm). Early bloom. Standards yellow ground, medium purple luminata washes; style arms yellow; falls yellow ground, dark purple luminata washes in flower core; beards yellow; slight sweet fragrance. 'Step Beyond' X 'Low Spirits'. Christopherson 2006.

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Photo by Vincent Christopherson

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From AIS Bulletin #341 April 2006 Introducing Helping Hands BB 24" E-M. Purple luminata washes in a bitone effect with darker flared falls. Yellow beards, style arms, and ground color set off the color contrast. 8 to 15 buds, 3 to 4 branches, Sdlg# L5-224 (Step Beyond X Low Spirits). $25.00. Vincent Christopherson.
 

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.

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