■(BB) 'Sweet Love'
1963, Schmelzer
'Sweet Love' (
Hazel Schmelzer, R. 1962). BB, 19" (48 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y1P, Cream self, laced in yellow. (
'Queen's Lace' x
'Honey Hue') X
'Evening Star'. Schmelzer 1963.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #169, April 1963. Introducing SWEET LOVE-A Border Iris, 19 to 21 inches tall. A cream self, frilled and heavily laced in bright light yellow; very wide segments in a rounded form. The pod parent was a sibling of Lime Joy X Evening Star. $15.00. Schmelzer's Garden. |
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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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