See

*
 

You are here: Iris Wiki>Ji Web>JapaneseIrises>JiFascination (29 Dec 2023, Harloiris)Edit Attach

■(JI) 'Fascination'

1926, Childs

'Fascination' (John Childs by Society for Japanese Irises, R. 1993) JI (6 falls), 36" (90 cm), Midseason bloom. Bright blue violet ground with white central zone, radiating white veins, yellow signal. Parentage unknown. Childs 1926.

note: Not to be confused with TB 'Fascination' by Cayeux 1926.

See below:
Photo by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Tranquil Lake NurseryPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Ensata GardensPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm

References

From Gordon Ainsley Nursery catalog, 1928: FASCINATION. Double. Blue, lightly veined white, pink tinge. Beautiful variety. .40 each; doz. $4.00.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy

"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."

Interested in Japanese Irises? Please visit the: Society for Japanese Irises website.

To Report errors do not use comment box but contact the Iris Encyclopedia Photo Manager or Iris Encyclopedia Manager Comment box is reserved for added information about the topic.

Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.

 

-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-04-21
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
FascinationChilds16.JPGJPG FascinationChilds16.JPG manage 114 K 17 Feb 2016 - 18:51 BetsyHiggins Photo by Ensata Gardens
FascinationChilds_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg FascinationChilds_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 69 K 13 Jun 2010 - 23:19 Main.janlauritzen Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
fairycarillon040.JPGJPG fairycarillon040.JPG manage 279 K 22 Dec 2023 - 21:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
fascination01.JPGJPG fascination01.JPG manage 458 K 06 Dec 2015 - 17:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
fascination010.JPGJPG fascination010.JPG manage 380 K 28 Feb 2023 - 03:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
fascination02.JPGJPG fascination02.JPG manage 693 K 17 Feb 2016 - 00:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
fascination03.JPGJPG fascination03.JPG manage 853 K 09 Dec 2017 - 19:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
fascination04.jpgjpg fascination04.jpg manage 138 K 28 Jun 2020 - 02:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
fascination040.JPGJPG fascination040.JPG manage 158 K 22 Dec 2023 - 21:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
fascination041.JPGJPG fascination041.JPG manage 150 K 22 Dec 2023 - 21:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
Edit  | Attach | Print version | History: r21 < r20 < r19 < r18 | Backlinks | View wiki text | Edit wiki text | More topic actions
Topic revision: r21 - 29 Dec 2023, Harloiris
This site is powered by FoswikiCopyright © by the contributing authors. All material on this collaboration platform is the property of the contributing authors.
Ideas, requests, problems regarding Iris Wiki? Send feedback