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■(IB) 'Andalusian Blue'

1937, Schreiner

'Andalusian Blue' (Robert Schreiner, R. 1937) TB. Extra early bloom. Color Code-B1L. 'Sensation' x 'Petit Daniel'.

NOTE: Although listed in the AIS 1939 Checklist as TB, Andalusian Blue is an IB according to the 1937 Schreiner Iris Lovers catalog introductions. Also listed in TB web Andalusian Blue.

See below:
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From Schreiners Iris catalog, 1937: ANDALUSIAN BLUE. We believe that intermediate iris, which bloom from tulip-time to the tallbearded season, deserve a great deal more attention than the public has given them. It can readily be imagined how desirable it would be to have over two weeks of bloom added to the glory we now enjoy. Improvements on this frontier of iris development are not rapid, however, because of inherent difficulties involved in crossing the dwarfs and the tall bearded sorts. In Andalusian Blue (Sensation x Petit Daniel) we have secured a color previously unknown in the intermediate section: a fine sky-blue similar to Sensation, which variety it also resembles in form, texture, and branching. We are releasing only a few roots of this variety this season and will be interested in hearing reports of their performance in other sections of the country. Price, each $5.00.
 
 


Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
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Andalusian Blue fall.JPGJPG Andalusian Blue fall.JPG manage 1 MB 16 Jul 2018 - 19:22 DaveinPA  
andalusian-blue1-12.jpgjpg andalusian-blue1-12.jpg manage 66 K 07 Apr 2018 - 19:32 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
andalusian-blue1-13.jpgjpg andalusian-blue1-13.jpg manage 86 K 07 Apr 2018 - 19:31 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
andalusian9.JPGJPG andalusian9.JPG manage 167 K 13 Dec 2021 - 16:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
andalusian90.JPGJPG andalusian90.JPG manage 140 K 21 Dec 2021 - 23:24 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
andalusian91.JPGJPG andalusian91.JPG manage 162 K 21 Dec 2021 - 23:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
Topic revision: r14 - 21 Dec 2021, TLaurin
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