■(TB) 'Madeira Belle'
1970, Quadros
'Madeira Belle' (
Carl Quadros, R. 1967). Seedling# 64-79A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early midseason bloom. Color Class-W1GY, Standards off white; falls same with greenish cast at hafts; off white beard.
'Lovilla' X
'Angel's Dream'. C & A Gardens 1970. Honorable Mention 1973; Award of Merit 1977.
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From AIS Bulletin #197 April 1970 Introducing MADEIRA BELLE (Quadros 70). E.M. 34" to 36". (Lovilla x Angel's Dream). A nice white; has a slight green cast on opening but becomes a clean white with frills, and more frills in the form of heavy ruffles; of heavy substance like leather. Standards closed and falls are semiflaring. Beard white to light yellow. Good branching, good bud count and is quite distinctive. Fertile pollen. NET $25.00. C&A Iris Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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