■(TB) 'Nordic Ice'
1993, Shockey
'Nordic Ice' (
Howard Shockey, R. 1992). Seedling# 88-234-C. TB, 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white, slight blue flush inside lower portion; falls white, inconspicuous green veining; beards blue, heavily frosted white; ruffled; slight sweet fragrance.
'Silverado' X seedling# 85-220-7B: (
'El Morado' x
'High Flight'). Arilian Acres 1993. Honorable Mention 1995,
Award of Merit 1999.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #288 January 1993 Introducing NORDIC ICE (H. Shockey) TB M 35". Very large cool white flushed blue in center. Semi-flaring, round, ruffled falls of exceptional substance have sapgreen veining and blue beards heavily frosted white. A new standard for this color class. Husky, vigorous plants with strong stalks. $30.00. Arilian Acres. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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