PollyK said:Evan, they are affected by climate. Colder areas make the colors brighter.
That's good to know, thanks Polly.
Connie, the "busyness in the standards area" is obvious...now that you point it out. I also didn't notice the gentian blue in the style crests until reading the registry description.
Teresa, I agree with Lucy about regular garden soil being O.K. I haven't even gotten to the point where I have to divide clumps yet (newbie) but the advice I've received here is working. Regular water, fertilizing, good acidic soil and adequate sun. I did pick up some bug from a nursery purchased JI, never again, which attacks the blooms. Polly identified it and I'll continue dealing with it this spring.
