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■(TB) 'Blossom Pink'

1975, Buckles by Niswonger

'Blossom Pink' (Eugene Buckles, deceased, by David Niswonger, R. 1975). Seedling# B72-3. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Clear pink self; pink beard. 'Cherub Choir' X 'Point Clear'. Cape Iris 1975. Honorable Mention 1976.

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From AIS Bulletin #218 July 1975 Introducing BLOSSOM PINK (Buckles-Niswonger '75). B72-3: Cherub Choir X Point Clear. TB. 34". Fertile both ways. Large pink pink with a pink beard. $30.00. Cape Iris.
'Blossom Pink' Historic Iris Preservation Society link.
 

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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BlossomPinkBHI.JPGJPG BlossomPinkBHI.JPG manage 104 K 14 Apr 2012 - 18:48 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlossomPinkBHI1.JPGJPG BlossomPinkBHI1.JPG manage 148 K 11 Aug 2021 - 18:58 UnknownUser Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlossomPinkEI.jpgjpg BlossomPinkEI.jpg manage 29 K 09 Dec 2012 - 14:32 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
blossompink01.JPGJPG blossompink01.JPG manage 993 K 07 Dec 2016 - 16:23 UnknownUser Photo from Glenn Corlew slide collection
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