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■(JI) 'Belgium Jewel'

2009, Hublau

'Belgium Jewel' (Willy Hublau, R. 2009). Seedling 2001 G 9-1. JI (6 F.), 31" (80 cm), Early to midseason bloom, falls greywhite, purple zones, fine rays, large gold-yellow signals, overlapping; style arms grey white, purple edges and tops. 'Cascade Crest' X 'Belgium Sky'.

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Willy Hublau photoPhoto by Ensata Gardens

References

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-06-11
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
BelgiumJewel02.JPGJPG BelgiumJewel02.JPG manage 75 K 27 Apr 2015 - 11:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Ensata Gardens
Belgium_Jewel.jpgjpg Belgium_Jewel.jpg manage 53 K 13 Sep 2010 - 19:35 BobPries Willy Hublau photo
Topic revision: r9 - 03 Jan 2023, BrewItt
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