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■(TB) 'Azure Luster'

1982, Weiler

'Azure Luster' (John Weiler, R. 1981). Seedling 75-47-6. TB, 36.5" (93 cm). Midseason late bloom. Ruffled light azure blue; cream beard; pronounced fragrance. Seedling 73-22: (('Pacific Panorama' x 'Seaside') x 'Wedding Vow') X seedling 73-23: ('Wedding Vow' x seedling 70-78: (('Pacific Panorama' x 'Giant Indiglow') x Alves seedling 65-176)). Rialto Gardens 1982. Exhibition Certificate 1981.

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From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing AZURE LUSTER (J. Weiler '82) 93 em. Outstanding sky blue flower is broad, ruffled, with cream beard, and is borne over a long period on exceptionally well-branched stalks with 11-14 buds. Pronounced fragrance, good growing habits. M-L. Sdlg. 75-46-6: ((Pacific Panorama x Seaside) x Wedding Vow) X (Wedding Vow x ((Pacific Panorama x Giant Indiglow) x Alves 65-176)). EC, HC. $25.00. Rialto Gardens.
 

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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-09-20
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
AzureLusterEI.jpgjpg AzureLusterEI.jpg manage 44 K 07 Dec 2012 - 21:36 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
azure01.jpgjpg azure01.jpg manage 64 K 12 May 2015 - 22:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
azureluster01.JPGJPG azureluster01.JPG manage 62 K 21 Apr 2020 - 13:20 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1987 Pacific Coast Hybridizers catalogue by Terry Laurin
azureluster9.JPGJPG azureluster9.JPG manage 71 K 11 Aug 2021 - 01:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Topic revision: r14 - 16 Feb 2023, Harloiris
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