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■(TB) 'Arctic Torch'

1969, Olson

'Arctic Torch' ( Marvin Olson, R. 1968). Seedling 66-7A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-W1, Pure white self; bright red beard. 'Rippling Waters' X 'Arctic Flame'. Olson 1969. Honorable Mention 1970.

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Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection

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From AIS Bulletin #193 April 1969 Introducing ARCTIC TORCH. Sdlg. 66-7A. TB. (Rippling Waters X Arctic Flame). Beautifully proportioned pure white self with vivid red beard. Stiffly held overlapping standards; falls wide and semi-flaring. Large ruffled and fluted blooms are of very heavy substance, perfectly branched on sturdy 36" straight stalk. Prolific grower with wide blue-green foliage. A perfect show specimen. Mid. HC '66. $25.00. Marvin Olson.
 
 


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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