■(BB) 'Miss Nellie'
1983, Burch
'Miss Nellie' (
James Burch, R. 1979). Seedling #38-2. BB, 27" (69 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards greyed yellow (RHS 160C) blended with pale violet (84D); falls dark red-violet (71A) edged with light violet (80B); yellow-green (153D) beard.
'Child Star' X
'Mexicali'. Burch 1983. High Commendation 1982; Exhibition Certificate 1982; Favorite Guest 1983; Favorite Guest 1984; Honorable Mention 1985; Award of Merit 1987;
Knowlton Medal 1990.
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References
From AIS Bulletin #249 April 1983 Introducing MISS NELLIE-BB (Child Star X Mexicali) The tightly domed standards are yellow (RHS 160C) blended with pale violet; falls are flaring and red-purple (71A) in the center, edged in lighter purple. This dainty iris was named for Mrs. Nellie Stewart, a spry, long time AIS member. HC '82, EC '82. $15.00. Burch Iris Garden. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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 |
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.) |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
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