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■(TB) 'Trophy'

1958, Linse

'Trophy' OB- (Jack Linse, R. 1957). Seedling# Nscap-55-22. TB-onco. 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards lobelia blue; falls same; deeper at base of blue beard. 'New Snow' X 'Capitola'. Easy Breeze Gardens, 1958. Honorable Mention 1958; White Award 1961.

NOTE: Also listed in AB web: see 'Trophy'.

See below:
Photo by Barry Blyth-AustraliaPhoto by Willow Bend Iris FarmPhoto scanned from the 1965 Schreiners catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto by Verna Laurin -1961 AIS Convention-Presbys Gardens

References:

From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: TROPHY (Linse '58) EM-37". A truly magnificent flower, calls visitors from all parts of the garden. Great, spreading 9" blossoms are of heaviest substance & have falls 4" wide. Nearly a self in Lobelia blue, with great frilly style arms, a beard of bright, deep blue. Somewhat fertile, & a tremendous increaser. HM'58: C. White Mem. '61. New Snow X Capitola. Regularly $7.50; on $10 order $5.95; on $25 order $4.95.
 

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
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
trophy01.jpgjpg trophy01.jpg manage 117 K 22 Nov 2015 - 03:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
trophy02.jpgjpg trophy02.jpg manage 37 K 22 Nov 2015 - 03:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Willow Bend Iris Farm
trophy1.JPGJPG trophy1.JPG manage 308 K 19 Sep 2020 - 15:26 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1965 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
trophy9.JPGJPG trophy9.JPG manage 148 K 06 Mar 2023 - 02:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin -1961 AIS Convention-Presbys Gardens
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