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■(IB) 'Fra Angelico'

1926, Vilmorin

'Fra Angelico' (Vilmorin-Andrieux et Cie) IB. Midseason bloom. Color Class S4L.

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References

Journal de la Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France, 1926, 4e série, Tome XXVII, p. 199.
Bulletin de la Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France, 1934, 6e série, Tome I, p. 141: Fra Angelico (1920).
Vilmorin-Andrieu & Cie, plantes 1931, p. 63. Vilmorin-Andrieux, iris des jardins 1938, p. 11.
From Carl Salbach catalog 1931:Fra Angelico (Vilmorin). S. hazel and honey yellow, very cupped and erect. F. honey yellow overlaid and suffused palest lavender. Rich golden style branches. A French novelty of fine garden value. $2.00.
 
Vilmorin-Andrieux catalog: 1938, p.11

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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