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■(TB) 'Acropolis'

1929, Berry

'Acropolis' (Samuel Berry, R. 1929) TB 48" Early midseason bloom. Standards mid blue-purple; falls dark blue-purple; yellowish beard tipped blue-white. 'Moa' x 'Conquistador'.

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Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Mike UnserPhoto by Mike Unser, taken at Dry Creek Garden, CAPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek GardenPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek GardenPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek GardenPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek GardenPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek GardenPhoto by Rick Tasco

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Awaiting original catalog description
 

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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2012-01-21
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Acropolis01.JPGJPG Acropolis01.JPG manage 162 K 04 Dec 2016 - 18:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
Acropolis02.JPGJPG Acropolis02.JPG manage 189 K 04 Dec 2016 - 18:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
AcropolisRT.jpgjpg AcropolisRT.jpg manage 39 K 21 Jan 2012 - 18:47 BetsyHiggins Photo by Rick Tasco
acropolis01.JPGJPG acropolis01.JPG manage 690 K 25 Apr 2018 - 13:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
acropolis02.JPGJPG acropolis02.JPG manage 714 K 25 Apr 2018 - 13:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
acropolis1-13.jpgjpg acropolis1-13.jpg manage 101 K 29 Nov 2015 - 20:06 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
acropolis1-24.jpgjpg acropolis1-24.jpg manage 168 K 01 Sep 2024 - 03:52 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser, taken at Dry Creek Garden, CA
acropolis5.JPGJPG acropolis5.JPG manage 156 K 01 May 2024 - 19:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
acropolis50.JPGJPG acropolis50.JPG manage 279 K 01 May 2024 - 19:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
acropolis51.JPGJPG acropolis51.JPG manage 186 K 01 May 2024 - 19:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
acropolis52.JPGJPG acropolis52.JPG manage 147 K 25 May 2024 - 01:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
acropolis53.JPGJPG acropolis53.JPG manage 161 K 25 May 2024 - 01:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
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