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■(TB) 'Astro Blue'

2008, Schreiner

'Astro Blue' (Schreiner, R 2008) Seedling PP 133-3. TB, 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards and falls light blue; beards yellow, white at end. 'Nehalem Bay' X 'Above The Clouds'. Schreiner 2008.

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Photo by Mike Unser, taken at SchreinerPhoto by Mike Unser, taken at SchreinerPhoto by Will PlotnerPhoto by C T Iris PatchPhoto by SchreinerPhoto by Superstition Iris GardensPhoto by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor-AustraliaTaken at Mystic Lake Gardens - AIS 2012 National in Ontario, CalifPhoto by Betty JacobsDetail of photo by Betsy HigginsPhoto by Betty JacobsPhoto by Betty JacobsPhoto by Betty Jacobs
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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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-- KentPfeiffer - 2010-03-08
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
ASTROBLUE9.JPGJPG ASTROBLUE9.JPG manage 145 K 21 Apr 2022 - 15:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor-Australia
Astro02.JPGJPG Astro02.JPG manage 63 K 28 Jan 2015 - 04:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Will Plotner
AstroBlue01.JPGJPG AstroBlue01.JPG manage 55 K 27 Sep 2014 - 03:30 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
AstroBlue_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg AstroBlue_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 69 K 22 Sep 2012 - 06:29 Main.janlauritzen Taken at Mystic Lake Gardens - AIS 2012 National in Ontario, Calif
DSCN1871.JPGJPG DSCN1871.JPG manage 66 K 04 May 2010 - 19:06 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs
DSCN1871bh.JPGJPG DSCN1871bh.JPG manage 27 K 22 Feb 2017 - 20:43 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
DSCN1918.JPGJPG DSCN1918.JPG manage 66 K 04 May 2010 - 20:57 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs
DSCN1986.JPGJPG DSCN1986.JPG manage 67 K 11 May 2010 - 15:01 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs
DSCN1992.JPGJPG DSCN1992.JPG manage 66 K 11 May 2010 - 14:58 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs
astro-blue1-18.jpgjpg astro-blue1-18.jpg manage 139 K 05 Aug 2018 - 23:52 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser, taken at Schreiner's Iris Gardens
astro-blue2-18.jpgjpg astro-blue2-18.jpg manage 346 K 05 Aug 2018 - 23:52 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser, taken at Schreiner's Iris Gardens
astroblue07.jpgjpg astroblue07.jpg manage 68 K 09 Jul 2013 - 23:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
astroblue4.jpgjpg astroblue4.jpg manage 46 K 21 May 2013 - 02:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
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