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Alpen Bob

ADS Classification 1114

Classification

1114Large (8-10") Informal Decorative, Variegated
Size
Large (8-10")
Form
Informal Decorative
Color
Variegated
Hybridizer
Ambrose
Year Added to ADS
1999
Awards
Hart Medal
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Growing Info

  • Height: 3–5 ft
  • Bloom season: Midsummer to first frost
  • Hardiness zones: 8-11
  • Staking needed: Yes
  • Pinching: Pinch the center shoot at 12" tall for bushier growth and more blooms.

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