■(SIB) 'Snow Queen'
1900, Barr
'Snow Queen' (
Barr & Sons, 1900) SIB. Color Class-WW. Collected
Iris sanguinea by Barr in Japan in 1900.
See below:
References:
From Carl Starker catalog 1930: Snow Queen. 30 inches. Pure white with a gold blotch. 25c. |
G.B.Mallett wrote about 'Snow Queen' in The Gardeners' Chronicles 1907 |
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From Kevin Vaughn: Isabella Preston used this iris to obtain the broad-falled 'Gatineau' and others because it had broad falls, not pinched ones. The sibirica parent supplied the blue color in 'Gatineau'. Snow Queen carries the spatulate gene and seedlings from it show various degrees of this trait. The Willots named an extreme version of this trait in a Snow Queen seedling. |
Cultivation
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5, |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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