■(TB) 'Solstice'

1992, Weiler

'Solstice' (John Weiler, R. 1992). Seedling# 84-77-3RE. TB, 37" (94 cm), Early through late bloom and re-bloom. Heavily ruffled medium blue; beards soft cream; pronounced sweet fragrance. Seedling# 78-32-2: (seedling# 74-120: (((('Glittering Gold' x 'Orange Crush') x ('Ballerina' x 'Orange Crush')) x 'New Moon') x ('White King' x 'New Moon')) x 'White Lightning') X 'Avalon Bay'. Rialto 1992.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, ID, MD, MO, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA. USDA Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

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From AIS Bulletin #285 April 1992 Introducing SOLSTICE (Weiler '92) 37" E-L & RE. A beautifully formed, heavily ruffled and pleasantly scented flower of medium blue borne on 3-branched stalks with 7-8 buds. Good foliage and plant vigor. Rebloom reported for CA & MD can start as early as July but is usually later. Sdlg. #84-77-3RE: ((Glittering Gold x Orange Crush) x Ballerina x Orange Crush)) x New Moon) x (White King x New Moon)) x White Lightning) X Avalon Bay. $35.00. Rialto Gardens.

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