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■(IB) 'Az Ap'

1980, Ensminger

'Az Ap' ( Allan Ensminger, R 1979) IB, 22" (56 cm), Early to late bloom. Cobalt blue (HCC 44/3) self; gentian blue (42/1) beard. 'Charmed Circle' X seedling #73-1: (( 'Spring Salute' x (( 'Patience' x Welch seedling #N503) x ( 'Jungle Shadows' x pumila ))) x ((( 'Jungle Shadows' x 'I pumila') x ( 'Jungle Shadows' x 'Cretica')) x (( 'Jungle Shadows' x 'Cretica') x Kavan seedling #11-66))). Varigay Gardens 1980. Honorable Mention 1982; Favorite Guest 1982; Award of Merit 1984; Favorite Guest 1984; Sass Medal 1987.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #241 April 1981: AZ AP-1980. $12.50. The outstanding IB pictured on the back cover of the July (1980) AIS Bulletin. Varigay Gardens.
 

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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-- MikeUnser - 2009-11-25
  • An exceptional IB that starts early and stays late, with multitudes of blooms in a lovely soft blue palette. Hardy, vigorous and a reliable bloomer. -- MikeUnser - 25 Nov 2009
  • Ib Az Ap was in bloom at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, approximately May 15 - 28, 2017. The blooms really held up well to rain. -- HollyJohnson2017 -04-01 - 01 Aug 2017
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20170514_130708IB Az-Ap (2).jpgjpg 20170514_130708IB Az-Ap (2).jpg manage 337 K 01 Aug 2017 - 02:04 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 Close up of a bud of Az Ap. Photo taken by Holly Johnson
20170519_131718IB_Az_Ap_(2)01.jpgjpg 20170519_131718IB_Az_Ap_(2)01.jpg manage 1 MB 23 May 2017 - 17:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson-Taken at 05/19/17 at MN Landscape Arboretum
20170519_131731IB_Az_Ap_(2).jpgjpg 20170519_131731IB_Az_Ap_(2).jpg manage 784 K 21 May 2017 - 22:10 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 IB Az Ap- Photo by Holly Johnson taken on May 19, 2017 after rain during previous days at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Zone 4b
20170519_131835IB_Az_Ap_(2).jpgjpg 20170519_131835IB_Az_Ap_(2).jpg manage 1 MB 21 May 2017 - 22:10 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 IB Az Ap- Photo by Holly Johnson taken on May 19, 2017 after rain during previous days at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Zone 4b
20170519_131852IB_Az_Ap_(2).jpgjpg 20170519_131852IB_Az_Ap_(2).jpg manage 1 MB 21 May 2017 - 22:10 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 IB Az Ap- Photo by Holly Johnson taken on May 19, 2017 after rain during previous days at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Zone 4b
AZAP1.JPGJPG AZAP1.JPG manage 128 K 18 Dec 2022 - 13:33 Main.TLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson
AZ_APw.jpgjpg AZ_APw.jpg manage 36 K 20 Dec 2009 - 19:42 MichaelGreenfield  
Az-Ap_REB_1979_Ensminger_ib-.JPGJPG Az-Ap_REB_1979_Ensminger_ib-.JPG manage 33 K 04 Dec 2009 - 10:46 Main.tasquierloic Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
Az-Ap_REB_1979_Ensminger_ib.JPGJPG Az-Ap_REB_1979_Ensminger_ib.JPG manage 39 K 04 Dec 2009 - 10:45 Main.tasquierloic Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
Az-Ap_REB_1979_Ensminger_ib_-.JPGJPG Az-Ap_REB_1979_Ensminger_ib_-.JPG manage 27 K 04 Dec 2009 - 10:46 Main.tasquierloic Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
AzAp01.jpgjpg AzAp01.jpg manage 76 K 20 Nov 2014 - 14:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Az_Ap-X2.jpgjpg Az_Ap-X2.jpg manage 169 K 21 Feb 2016 - 07:44 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
Az_Ap2-jb.JPGJPG Az_Ap2-jb.JPG manage 250 K 19 Feb 2017 - 23:09 Main.Harloiris Photo by John Black, zone 4, Montana
Azap12.jpgjpg Azap12.jpg manage 49 K 17 Oct 2013 - 20:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
Azap4.jpgjpg Azap4.jpg manage 466 K 19 Jan 2017 - 13:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
az-ap1.jpgjpg az-ap1.jpg manage 34 K 25 Nov 2009 - 00:19 Main.mikeu Az Ap by Mike Unser
az-ap2.jpgjpg az-ap2.jpg manage 22 K 25 Nov 2009 - 00:19 Main.mikeu Az Ap by Mike Unser
azap02.jpgjpg azap02.jpg manage 25 K 26 Jul 2014 - 15:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Richmond Irises-New Zealand
azap03.jpgjpg azap03.jpg manage 51 K 25 Aug 2014 - 18:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
azap04.jpgjpg azap04.jpg manage 52 K 29 Jan 2015 - 03:26 Main.TLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
azap05.jpgjpg azap05.jpg manage 52 K 29 Jan 2015 - 03:27 Main.TLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
azap06.JPGJPG azap06.JPG manage 453 K 05 May 2017 - 14:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Wisconsin Iris Society
azap07.jpgjpg azap07.jpg manage 757 K 16 Aug 2017 - 02:43 Main.TLaurin Photo by Les Jardin du Chateau Vullierens-France
azap11.jpegjpeg azap11.jpeg manage 18 K 22 Sep 2013 - 20:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Portes Des Iris-Switzerland
azap13.JPGJPG azap13.JPG manage 103 K 27 Dec 2013 - 13:15 Main.TLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at AIS National Convention 2011
azap14.JPGJPG azap14.JPG manage 54 K 18 Mar 2014 - 19:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
azap15.JPGJPG azap15.JPG manage 67 K 18 Mar 2014 - 19:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
azap17.JPGJPG azap17.JPG manage 70 K 04 Feb 2012 - 14:35 Main.htb ©2004 Laurie Frazer
azap3.JPGJPG azap3.JPG manage 845 K 30 Apr 2018 - 01:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
azap4.JPGJPG azap4.JPG manage 453 K 30 Apr 2018 - 01:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
azap5.JPGJPG azap5.JPG manage 444 K 30 Apr 2018 - 01:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
azap6.jpgjpg azap6.jpg manage 114 K 12 Jun 2019 - 02:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
azap8.JPGJPG azap8.JPG manage 86 K 27 Mar 2019 - 14:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
azap9.JPGJPG azap9.JPG manage 168 K 27 Apr 2023 - 02:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
ib_az_ap.JPGJPG ib_az_ap.JPG manage 72 K 25 Oct 2010 - 18:24 Main.plantaddict487 BJ SW MB Canada, Zone 3USDA
ib_az_ap_22_06_10_bbbh_mc.JPGJPG ib_az_ap_22_06_10_bbbh_mc.JPG manage 60 K 23 Jan 2012 - 16:17 Main.plantaddict487 BJ SW MB Canada, Zone 3USDA
rsz_az_ap-1.jpgjpg rsz_az_ap-1.jpg manage 466 K 30 Mar 2016 - 03:13 Main.Harloiris Photo by John Black, zone 4, Montana
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