■(SIB) 'Four Winds'
1991, Stahly
'Four Winds' (
Harold Stahly, R. 1990). Seedling 8-49-A. SIB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards medium blue (RHS 97D); style arms medium blue, deep aqua midrib; falls medium blue (96D), veined slightly darker, yellow green signal blending to short spray pattern and dark blue halo; ruffled, flared and arched.
Super Ego X
Sally Kerlin. Stahly 1991.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #281 April 1991 Introducing FOUR WINDS (Stahly '91) SIB, 32", M. Mid to light blue ruffled self (RHS 96D, slightly deeper center of falls), style arms same with deep aqua midrib. Yellowgreen signal blends to a short white spray pattern. Short standards over 1" wide are carried 60° above horizontal; round, flaring, ruffled falls are over 2" wide, making a blocky flower. The color approaches "true" blue. One or two branches. Sdlg. 8-49-A: Sally Kerlin X Superego. $30.00. Harold Stahly. |
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Cultivation
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 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, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5, |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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