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■(SIB) 'Some Like It Blue'

2024, Schafer/Sacks

'Some Like It Blue' (Martin Schafer/Janet Sacks, R. 2024). Seedling S11-15-13, SIB (diploid), 30" (76 cm), Midseason to late bloom and rebloom. Standards light blue (RHS 95D); style arms pearly light blue; falls light blue ground, washed darker (RHS 95B&C), white with fine blue (RHS 95A) speckles signal; beardless; absent fragrance. 'Theme And Variation' X seedling S08-7-10:('Mission Bay' x 'Dance All Night' sibling).  Joe Pye Weed's Garden 2024.  Exhibition Certificate 2022.

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References

Awaiting original catalog description
 

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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
somelikeitblue9.JPGJPG somelikeitblue9.JPG manage 175 K 14 Jan 2024 - 14:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Janet Sacks-Joe Pye Weed's Garden
somelikeitblue90.JPGJPG somelikeitblue90.JPG manage 291 K 26 Feb 2024 - 14:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Janet Sacks-Joe Pye Weed's Garden
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