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■(SIB) 'Savoir Faire'

1974, DuBose

'Savoir Faire' ( Sydney DuBose, R. 1974) Seedling SIB #1. SIB, 36" (91 cm), Early midseason bloom. Cobalt violet self; small yellow signal. 'Tunkhannock' X 'Swank'. Melrose Gardens 1974. Honorable Mention 1975.

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Cultivation

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-04-16
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savoirfaire03.JPGJPG savoirfaire03.JPG manage 783 K 06 Jun 2017 - 02:45 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
savoirfaire8.JPGJPG savoirfaire8.JPG manage 218 K 24 Jun 2023 - 02:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
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