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■(TB)'Pistol'

1983, Claussen

'Pistol' (C. T. Claussen, R. 1982). Seedling# CC77-4A. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Medium lavender blue with darker wash on center of falls; dark blue beard; slight sweet fragrance. ('Marion Maid' x 'Eloquent') X 'Stepping Out'. Wagontrail Acres 1983.

AIS Awards: Honorable Mention 1987; Favorite Guest 1990.

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From AIS Bulletin #250, July 1983 Introducing PISTOL - Sdlg. CC-77-4A. TB, 34", M. Medium lavenderblue with darker wash in the center of the falls. Dark blue-violet beards. Mild, sweet fragrance. Good branching. High bud count. (Marion Maid x Eloquent) X Stepping Out. $25.00. Wagontrail Acres.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2010-01-07
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pistol.jpgjpg pistol.jpg manage 35 K 27 Jul 2012 - 15:47 TerryLaurin www.rainbowfarms.net
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