■(TB) 'Sky And Sun'

1999, Spoon

'Sky And Sun' (Donald Spoon, R. 1997). Seedling# 92-30. TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled sky blue self; beards golden yellow, large; flared. 'Navajo Jewel' X 'Clear Day'. Winterberry 1999. Honorable Mention 2001, Award of Merit 2003; Nelson Award 2011.

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From AIS Bulletin #313 April 1999 Introducing SKY AND SUN TB, 32" (81 cm), M. Blend of light turquoise and true sky blue, making other blues compared to it appear lavender. Flared and ruffled. Showy, golden yellow beards. A hybridizers dream come true. Has beautiful diamond dusting as well as the extremely rare silver lining. Widely branched on sturdy stalks up to 11 buds. Triple terminal buds. Vigorous with beautiful foliage. Abundant increase. Very fertile both ways. Advisable to order this one early. (Navajo Jewel X Clear Day). $50.00. Winterberry Gardens.

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-- BrockHeilman - 2009-12-14

• TB 'Sky And Sun' bloomed at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, approximately June 10-18, in 2017. -- HollyJohnson2017 -04-01 - 01 Oct 2017