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■(TB) 'Chinese Empress'

1988/89, Blyth

'Chinese Empress' (Barry Blyth, R. 1988). Seedling# T110-B. TB, 36" (91 cm), Very early bloom. Standards icy blue; Falls red violet-black, plush finish; bronze beard. 'Touch Of Bronze' X 'Beachgirl'. Tempo Two 1988/89.

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From Tempo Two catalog, 1988: CHINESE EMPRESS (Blyth 88 Aust) VE-M 36" Reblooms. Sdlg No T110-B. Startling in its contrast is this neglecta. Standards are icy blue; falls are red violet-black with a plush finish. Beards are striking bronze. Form is wide with some ruffle. (Touch of Bronze X Beach Girl). $20.00.
 
 

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FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
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
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Chinese-EmpressCT.jpgjpg Chinese-EmpressCT.jpg manage 47 K 27 Oct 2011 - 23:30 Main.Betsy881 Photo by C & T Iris Patch
Chinese-EmpressNN.jpgjpg Chinese-EmpressNN.jpg manage 40 K 06 Nov 2011 - 17:37 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
ChineseEmpress01.jpgjpg ChineseEmpress01.jpg manage 88 K 19 Jan 2017 - 20:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
ChineseEmpress011.jpgjpg ChineseEmpress011.jpg manage 133 K 28 Apr 2021 - 22:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
ChineseEmpress02.JPGJPG ChineseEmpress02.JPG manage 25 K 14 Mar 2017 - 14:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rainbow Daylilies & Irises-Australia
ChineseEmpress041006.jpgjpg ChineseEmpress041006.jpg manage 25 K 19 Nov 2010 - 19:16 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
Chinese_Empress.jpgjpg Chinese_Empress.jpg manage 44 K 30 Dec 2009 - 04:33 MichaelGreenfield Photo by John Bruce
chinese01.jpgjpg chinese01.jpg manage 47 K 19 Jun 2015 - 19:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
chineseempress1.jpgjpg chineseempress1.jpg manage 35 K 26 Nov 2018 - 21:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.
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