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■(TB) 'Ancaster Blue Ruffle'

1993, McMillen

'Ancaster Blue Ruffle' (James McMillen R. 1993). TB, 36" (91 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards frosted light blue, darker midrib, fading to near-white at edge; Falls deep blue violet, 1/4" frosted light blue edge; beards tangerine, brushed blue, white at end; lightly ruffled. 'Ringo' X unknown. McMillen's Iris 1993.

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References

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019


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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-09-15
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
TB-Ancaster-Blue-Ruffle.jpgjpg TB-Ancaster-Blue-Ruffle.jpg manage 54 K 25 Oct 2010 - 16:14 EleanorHutchison Don McQueen photo, London, Ont, Canada Z5
ancasteblue03.JPGJPG ancasteblue03.JPG manage 91 K 04 May 2014 - 21:36 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
ancasteblue04.JPGJPG ancasteblue04.JPG manage 45 K 04 May 2014 - 21:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
ancasterblue01.JPGJPG ancasterblue01.JPG manage 50 K 30 Nov 2014 - 00:54 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
ancasterblue02.JPGJPG ancasterblue02.JPG manage 93 K 16 Apr 2014 - 02:47 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
ancasterblue05.JPGJPG ancasterblue05.JPG manage 72 K 20 Jul 2015 - 19:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
ancasterblueruffle06.JPGJPG ancasterblueruffle06.JPG manage 74 K 01 Apr 2019 - 22:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
ancasterblueruffle07.JPGJPG ancasterblueruffle07.JPG manage 76 K 01 Apr 2019 - 22:16 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
Topic revision: r15 - 06 Dec 2021, BobPries
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