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■(TB) 'Blizzard'
1949, Knowlton
'Blizzard' (Harold Knowlton, R. 1945) TB, 40", Late midseason bloom. Color Class WW. 'Snow Flurry' x 'Easter Morn'. High Commendation 1946, Honorable Mention 1949.
Introduced by Fairmount Gardens in 1949 for $12.00.
References:
| From Iris Test Garden catalog, 1958: BLIZZARD. (Knowlton 1949). E. A large white that is as pure in color as freshly fallen snow. The flowers are firm textured and well domed standards and arched flaring falls. The whole flower is frilled and ruffied, aud the bright yellow beard is in sharp, but pleasing contrast. H.C. 1946. H.M. 1949. 40 in. $1.00. |
| BLIZZARD (Knowlton) (Snow Flurry X Easter Morn): Fine ruffled white. Opens whiter than Snow Flurry although the buds have a bluish cast. Branching short but an improvement on its parent. On a 42" stalk and with many flowers open at a time, Blizzard made a fine display. A pure white, tall, well-branched, large flowers. I recommend it for H.C. it impressed me so. Mrs. C. B. Broddy. A very fine Snow Flurry seedling with many flowers on a fine stem. E. Hill, Tulsa, Okla. “Varietal Comments,” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 104 (January 1947). |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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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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