■(TB) 'Blue Rhythm'
1945, Whiting
'Blue Rhythm' (
Mrs. C. Whiting, R. 1945). Seedling# 4332. TB, Midseason bloom. Color Class B1M. (Medium blue self). Lemon fragrance. (
'Annabel' X
'Blue Zenith'). Whiting 1945. Honorable Mention 1945; Award of Merit 1947;
President's Cup 1950;
American Dykes Medal 1950; First Class Certificate, RHS 1953.
The early version of President's Cup was awarded from 1947 thru 1955 when the name was changed to the Franklin Cook Memorial Cup. In the AIS Encyclopedia this early award is listed under the Franklin Cook Memorial Cup which is where the above President's Cup link points to.
Citations: A.I.S. Bulletin 98:3(Aug 1945); A.I.S. Bulletin 106:125(July 1947); A.I.S. Bulletin 133:30(Apr 1954)
See below:
References:
| From Maple Valley Iris Gardens catalog, 1945: BLUE RYHTHM (No. 4332) Most of us concede that there is as yet no true blue iris. Yet with so many breeders working for one there is bound to be improvement. We think Blue Rhythm is a step nearer to real blue, and a really handsome iris. It comes close to cornflower blue, softened by a silvery over-tone. The flowers are large and full with wide standards arched and domed, and seniiflaring falls. The wide hafts one smooth and blue with no pattern, the substance is especially good. The stalks are 38 to 40 inches tall and widely branched, carrying many flowers. The season of bloom carries over from midseason to late. The plants are robust, free blooming and show above normal increase. $25.00. |
| From Carl Salbach catalog 1947: BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting 1945). Most ofthe blue iris are either lavender blues or violet blues. Blue Rhythm is a new approach to real corn flower blue. The handsome flowers are large with standards arched and domed, and with semiflaring falls. The wide hafts are blue with no pattern. Heavy substance. 36", well branched flower stalks. Blooms over a long period of time. Free bloomer. $15.00. |
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| BLUE RHYTHM (Whiting '45). M. (Annabel: Blue Triumph x Aline) x (Blue Zenith). It's performance that counts. Blue Rhythm always gives a perfect display and is the most dependable first year performer we have ever grown. It should prove a splendid parent. Winner of both the President's Cup and Dykes Medal for 1950 ....... $3.00. Tell's Iris Gardens 1951 |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
| 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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