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■ (TB) 'Akademik Koroliov'
1996, Driagina
'Akademik Koroliov' Академик Королёв (Irina Driagina, R. 1996). Seedling 5-01. TB, 43" (110 cm), Late bloom. Light blue self; beards orange. Parentage unknown. Driagina 1973. The variety was obtained as a result of an experiment on growing irises from seeds treated with ionizing radiation in the 1960s.
Translation: Академик Королёв = Academician Korolev (S.P. Korolev was the chief designer and organizer of the Soviet rocket and space program until 1966).
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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| 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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