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■(TB) 'Deep Dark Secret'

1998, Black

'Deep Dark Secret' (Paul Black, R. 1998). Seedling A26C. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards dark blue purple, waxy sheen, blending to medium violet blue edge; style arms medium violet blue; falls dark blue purple, pale violet white diffused band, darker plum brown hafts; beards gold; heavily ruffled; pronounced sweet fragrance. 'In Town' X 'Witches' Sabbath'. Mid-America 1998. Honorable Mention 2000; Award of Merit 2002.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #309 April 1998 Introducing DEEP DARK SECRET TB, 34", Sdlg. A26C - Entrancing dark blue purple with waxy eheen blending to paler edgee; bright gold beard.s $40.00. Mid-America Garden.
 

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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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2009-12-31
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