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• Alpina 'Frances Rivis'
• C. alpina 'Francis Rivis'
• C. 'Frances Rivis'
• Frances Rivis
• Francis Rivis

Also referenced as:  C. alpina 'Frances Rives',  C. alpina 'Blue Giant',  C. alpina Fr. Rivis

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Bred by Sir Cedric Morris (United Kingdom, 1965).

Alpina Group, Early Small Flowered, Group 1.  

Blue, white stamens.  4 petals.  Average diameter 2.25".  Single, long tepals bloom form.  Mid-to-late spring, late summer.  

Height of 8' to 10' (245 to 305 cm).  

USDA zone 3b through 9b.  Plant in soil that drains well.  Plant in sun or partial shade.  Suitable for growing in a container.  No pruning required.  

Diploid