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■(IB) 'Appleblossom Pink'

1974, Boushay

'Appleblossom Pink' (Jack Boushay, R. 1973). Seedling 69-CC-13. IB, height 18" (46 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards Orient pink (Wilson 416/2); falls white in center, darker at edges and hafts (416/3); white beard. 'One Desire' X 'Lenna M'. J & J Iris 1974. Honorable Mention 1975; Judges Choice 1975, 1976; Award of Merit 1977; Sass Medal 1980.

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Taken at the Sass Memorial Iris Garden near Ashland, NE on May 13, 2011Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Anita MoranPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Wisconsin Iris SocietyPhoto scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collectionPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collectionPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada©2004 Laurie Frazerappleblossompink2Photo 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 Blue J IrisPhoto by Mike UnserPhoto by Mike UnserPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

References:

From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing APPLEBLOSSOM PINK (Jack Boushay '74). 69-CC-13: (One Desire X Lenna M.). IB, 18", E-M. The standards are Orient pink (Wilson 416/2). The falls are almost white with a light border, and the hafts are the same color as the standards but a little lighter (Wilson 416/3). Good form and substance with flaring falls and domed standards. Net $7.50. J&J Iris Garden.
'Appleblossom Pink' Historic Iris Preservation Society link.
 


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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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AppleBlossomPink01.JPGJPG AppleBlossomPink01.JPG manage 48 K 10 Dec 2014 - 03:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
AppleBlossomPink02.jpgjpg AppleBlossomPink02.jpg manage 87 K 10 Aug 2021 - 15:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
AppleBlossomPink6.jpgjpg AppleBlossomPink6.jpg manage 55 K 18 Mar 2014 - 22:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
AppleBlossomPinkBHI.jpgjpg AppleBlossomPinkBHI.jpg manage 90 K 16 Nov 2011 - 23:41 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
appeblossompink6.jpgjpg appeblossompink6.jpg manage 125 K 06 Jul 2020 - 21:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
apple01.jpgjpg apple01.jpg manage 45 K 27 Jan 2015 - 20:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Anita Moran
applebloss02.jpgjpg applebloss02.jpg manage 87 K 14 Jul 2014 - 16:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
appleblossompink01.JPGJPG appleblossompink01.JPG manage 329 K 04 May 2017 - 20:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Wisconsin Iris Society
appleblossompink02.JPGJPG appleblossompink02.JPG manage 88 K 24 Jun 2014 - 02:20 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
appleblossompink03.JPGJPG appleblossompink03.JPG manage 58 K 24 Jun 2014 - 02:22 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
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appleblossompink05.jpgjpg appleblossompink05.jpg manage 132 K 06 Jul 2018 - 19:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
appleblossompink1.jpgjpg appleblossompink1.jpg manage 133 K 01 Jun 2016 - 03:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
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appleblossompink3.jpgjpg appleblossompink3.jpg manage 91 K 02 Jun 2017 - 00:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
appleblossompink4.jpgjpg appleblossompink4.jpg manage 124 K 11 Jun 2019 - 22:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
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Topic revision: r37 - 03 Sep 2024, TerryLaurin
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