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(TB) 'Bluebeard'

1955, Hall

'Bluebeard' (David Hall, R. 1951). TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1, Dark-blue self. Name released by original registrant. Seedling# 47-45 X seedling# 48-10. Cooley 1955.

See below:
bluebeard9.JPGBluebeard Cooley 1955.jpeg

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Introductory Description from Cooley's 1955:

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: BLUEBEARD (Hall 1955) M. 36 in.. (Parentage not available). A large blue of flaring form in which the falls dip down at the tips. A deep color that is enlivened by a yellow beard faintly tipped blue. Silky finish. 10.00.
 

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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Bluebeard_Cooley_1955.jpegjpeg Bluebeard_Cooley_1955.jpeg manage 87 K 01 Dec 2024 - 15:43 DavidPotembski Scanned by David Potembski from Cooley's catalog for 1955, p.4.
bluebeard9.JPGJPG bluebeard9.JPG manage 393 K 19 Feb 2021 - 16:02 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1962 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
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