■(TB) 'Divine'
1988, Dunn
'Divine' (
Mary Dunn, R. 1987). Seedling M83-817A. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards heavily ruffled very pale orchid (almost white); falls medium violet, large white area at tip of beard; beard orchid in throat, white at tip. Ghio seedling 77-70: (
'Premonition' sibling x (
'Mystique' x
'Barletta')) X
'Fancy Face'. MAD Garden 1988. Favorite Guest 1988.
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From AIS Bulletin #269 April 1988 Introducing DIVINE (Mary Dunn) Large ruffled flowers. White standards and deep violet-blue falls with large white spot around white beards, heavy substance. Well branched-usually 3 flowers open. Very showy. Ghio 77-70: (Premonition sib x (Mystique x Barletta) X Fancy Face. $30.00. M.A.D. Iris Garden. |
AIS Bulletin #276(January 1990):15. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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