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■(IB) 'Agatha Christie'

1998, Sutton

'Agatha Christie' (George Sutton, R. 1996). Seedling F-315. IB, 24" (61 cm). Very early to early midseason bloom. Standards greyed wistaria blue (RHS 92D); style arms wistaria blue; falls white ground, veined and edged bluebird blue (94A); beards wistaria blue; ruffled. Seedling C-24: ('Momentum' x seedling 4-33: (('Heavenly Harmony' x 'Petite Posy') x 'French Gown')) X 'Le Flirt'. Sutton 1998. Honorable Mention 2002.

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Photo by NolaPhoto by Exline Iris GardenPhoto taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc TasquierPhoto taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc TasquierPhoto taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc TasquierPhoto by Don McQueen at Trails End Iris Garden-Brantford,OntarioPhoto by AIS ArchivesPhoto by Glanavon Iris Patch-New ZealandPhoto by Richmond Irises-New ZealandPhoto by Don McQueen at Trails End Iris Garden-Brantford,OntarioPhoto by Elladan McLeesterPhoto by Amazing Iris Garden-New ZealandPhoto by Kelways-United Kingdom.Photo by Blue J Iris©2005 Laurie FrazerPhoto by IriswarehousePhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Augusto Bianco-biancoiride-Gabiano-ItalyPhoto by SuttonPhoto by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON- CanadaPhoto by El Hutchison, near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Z3Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON CanadaPlease contact Brock Heilman for image use.

References

From AIS Bulletin #309 April 1998 Introducing AGATHA CHRISTIE (Sutton '98) IB 24" YE-E-M. This one will keep you in suspense till the judging is done. It always produces show stalks. Standards and styles are greyed wisteria blue. White ground falls are veined and edged bluebird blue. Nicely ruffled and well proportioned. $20.00. Sutton's Green Thumber.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.

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Agatha-Christie9.jpgjpg Agatha-Christie9.jpg manage 39 K 23 Oct 2021 - 02:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
AgathaChristie01.jpgjpg AgathaChristie01.jpg manage 166 K 26 Feb 2017 - 16:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
AgathaChristie11.jpgjpg AgathaChristie11.jpg manage 76 K 16 Mar 2014 - 23:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
Agatha_Christie_1996_Sutton_ib-.JPGJPG Agatha_Christie_1996_Sutton_ib-.JPG manage 37 K 04 Dec 2009 - 09:16 Main.tasquierloic Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
Agatha_Christie_1996_Sutton_ib.JPGJPG Agatha_Christie_1996_Sutton_ib.JPG manage 36 K 04 Dec 2009 - 09:16 Main.tasquierloic Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
Agatha_Christie_1996_Sutton_ib_-.JPGJPG Agatha_Christie_1996_Sutton_ib_-.JPG manage 40 K 04 Dec 2009 - 09:17 Main.tasquierloic Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
IBAgathaChristie c.JPGJPG IBAgathaChristie c.JPG manage 226 K 07 Jul 2022 - 17:16 BrewItt Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON- Canada
IBAgathaChristie.jpgjpg IBAgathaChristie.jpg manage 65 K 04 Jan 2010 - 16:47 EleanorHutchison Photo by El Hutchison, near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Z3
IBAgathachristie01.JPGJPG IBAgathachristie01.JPG manage 112 K 30 Sep 2022 - 15:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON Canada
IMG_3879-X2_agatha_christie.jpgjpg IMG_3879-X2_agatha_christie.jpg manage 236 K 17 Feb 2016 - 04:57 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
agatha01.jpgjpg agatha01.jpg manage 80 K 12 May 2015 - 19:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
agathachristie01.JPGJPG agathachristie01.JPG manage 75 K 28 Nov 2014 - 14:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen at Trails End Iris Garden-Brantford,Ontario
agathachristie01.jpgjpg agathachristie01.jpg manage 48 K 01 Jan 2015 - 03:22 TerryLaurin Photo by AIS Archives
agathachristie02.JPGJPG agathachristie02.JPG manage 70 K 28 Nov 2014 - 14:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen at Trails End Iris Garden-Brantford,Ontario
agathachristie02.jpgjpg agathachristie02.jpg manage 23 K 26 Jul 2014 - 15:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Richmond Irises-New Zealand
agathachristie03.jpgjpg agathachristie03.jpg manage 47 K 01 Jan 2015 - 03:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
agathachristie04.jpgjpg agathachristie04.jpg manage 129 K 20 Aug 2015 - 02:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
agathachristie05.jpgjpg agathachristie05.jpg manage 108 K 22 Dec 2018 - 03:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Kelways-United Kingdom.
agathachristie14.JPGJPG agathachristie14.JPG manage 38 K 04 Feb 2012 - 05:56 Main.htb ©2005 Laurie Frazer
agathachristie2.jpgjpg agathachristie2.jpg manage 14 K 04 Aug 2017 - 02:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Iriswarehouse
agathachristie3.jpgjpg agathachristie3.jpg manage 34 K 02 Jun 2017 - 00:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
agathachristie30.jpgjpg agathachristie30.jpg manage 197 K 15 Jun 2021 - 00:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
agathachristie4.jpgjpg agathachristie4.jpg manage 50 K 19 Jun 2013 - 02:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
agathachristie7.jpgjpg agathachristie7.jpg manage 27 K 26 Feb 2013 - 19:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
agathachristie9.JPGJPG agathachristie9.JPG manage 210 K 14 Jan 2021 - 19:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Sutton's Iris Gardens
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