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■(TB) 'Sister Helen'

1977, Zurbrigg

'Sister Helen' (Lloyd Zurbrigg, R. 1977). Seedling# 69-14 Blue. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom and occasional rebloom. Gentian blue self; pale yellow beard. 'Crystal Blue' X 'Tyrolean Blue'. Avonbank 1977.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: ID, VA. USDA Zones 5, 6

photo by David Potembski taken in 2023 at Winterberry Gardens, Cross Junction, VAphoto by David Potembski taken in 2023 at Winterberry Gardens, Cross Junction, VAPhoto scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
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Awaiting original catalog description
 
 

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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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Sister Helen (1).jpegjpeg Sister Helen (1).jpeg manage 75 K 14 Jan 2024 - 00:46 DavidPotembski photo by David Potembski taken in 2023 at Winterberry Gardens, Cross Junction, VA
Sister Helen.jpegjpeg Sister Helen.jpeg manage 76 K 14 Jan 2024 - 00:46 DavidPotembski photo by David Potembski taken in 2023 at Winterberry Gardens, Cross Junction, VA
sisterh01.JPGJPG sisterh01.JPG manage 85 K 17 Jun 2014 - 16:03 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
Topic revision: r12 - 06 Nov 2024, PatOlsen
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