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â– (TB) 'Blue Sapphire'

1953, Schreiner

'Blue Sapphire' (Bernard Schreiner, R. 1953). TB, 40" (102 cm), Early bloom. Color Class-B1L, Blue self, light silvery. 'Snow Flurry' X 'Chivalry'. Schreiner 1953. Honorable Mention 1954; Judge's Choice 1954; Judge's Choice 1955; Award of Merit 1956; American Dykes Medal 1958.

See below:
2017-05-25 274TB Blue Sapphire (combo).jpgBlue Sapphire Pedigree.jpgBlue Sapphire Pedigree.pdfBlue Sapphire TB 1958 Eden Road.pngblue01.jpgblue05.jpgblue sapphire-X2.jpgblue sapphire 66.jpgBlue Sapphire Schreiner 1953  N1 DM 1958.jpgBlueSapphire01.jpgbluesapphire01.jpgBlueSapphire02.jpgbluesapphire02.jpgBlueSapphire03.jpgbluesapphire03.jpgBlueSapphire04.jpgbluesapphire04.jpgBlueSapphire05.jpgbluesapphire05.JPGbluesapphire06.JPGBlueSapphire06.jpgbluesapphire07.JPGBlueSapphire07.JPGbluesapphire08.JPGBlueSapphire09.jpgbluesapphire09.JPGbluesapphire1.JPGBlueSapphire10.jpgbluesapphire2.JPGbluesapphire20.JPGbluesapphire21.JPGbluesapphire3.JPGBlueSapphire4.JPGbluesapphire4.jpgBlueSapphire4kp.JPGbluesapphire5.JPGBlueSapphire53Schreiner.JPGBlueSapphire6.JPGbluesapphire6.jpgbluesapphire7.JPGbluesapphire8.JPGbluesapphire9.jpgBlueSapphireEI.jpgBlueSapphirekp.JPGTB-Blue-Sapphire.jpg

References:

From Schreiner’s catalog, 1953: BLUE SAPPHIRE (Schreiner 1953) E. 40". To many flower lovers, the chief glory of iris are the blues, which have scarcely any important competition in the flower kingdom except among delphiniums. Yet, strangely, outstanding light blue iris are not numerous. Here is one of extra large size and exquisite purity which we feel will take its place alongside Helen McGregor, Distance and Jane Phillips. A seedling of Chivalry and Snow Flurry, BLUE SAPPHIRE makes a magnificent clump, exhibiting floriferousness and stalwart poise. Its chamring, insouciant ruffling belies its extraordinarily heavy substance. A superb background iris tha tthe wind won't blow over nor rain injure. A very blue blue, like a silvery Jane Phillips. Our picture on page 49 does not do justice to this outstandingly valuable blue. No. G28A. $15.00.
 
 

Pedigree


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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-- RolandDejoux - 2009-12-22
  • TB 'Blue Sapphire' was blooming at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, approximately, May 27 - June 10, in 2017. -- HollyJohnson2017 -04-01 - 11 Aug 2017
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2017-05-25 274TB Blue Sapphire (combo).jpgjpg 2017-05-25 274TB Blue Sapphire (combo).jpg manage 1 MB 11 Aug 2017 - 13:55 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 Two bud photos of TB Blue Sapphire. Photos taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, on May 25th and 19th.
Blue Sapphire Pedigree.jpgjpg Blue Sapphire Pedigree.jpg manage 239 K 27 Jul 2020 - 17:29 BobPries  
Blue Sapphire Pedigree.pdfpdf Blue Sapphire Pedigree.pdf manage 400 K 27 Jul 2020 - 17:20 BobPries  
Blue Sapphire TB 1958 Eden Road.pngpng Blue Sapphire TB 1958 Eden Road.png manage 660 K 07 Feb 2024 - 13:20 EdenSprings Image from 1958 Eden Road catalog
BlueSapphire01.jpgjpg BlueSapphire01.jpg manage 43 K 25 Sep 2014 - 02:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
BlueSapphire02.jpgjpg BlueSapphire02.jpg manage 75 K 31 May 2014 - 23:06 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
BlueSapphire03.jpgjpg BlueSapphire03.jpg manage 74 K 31 May 2014 - 23:08 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
BlueSapphire04.jpgjpg BlueSapphire04.jpg manage 79 K 31 May 2014 - 23:10 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
BlueSapphire05.jpgjpg BlueSapphire05.jpg manage 70 K 01 Jun 2014 - 02:37 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
BlueSapphire06.jpgjpg BlueSapphire06.jpg manage 60 K 01 Jun 2014 - 02:39 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
BlueSapphire07.JPGJPG BlueSapphire07.JPG manage 72 K 20 Nov 2014 - 21:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlueSapphire09.jpgjpg BlueSapphire09.jpg manage 72 K 19 Dec 2015 - 13:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Argyle Acres Iris Gardens
BlueSapphire10.jpgjpg BlueSapphire10.jpg manage 36 K 13 Jan 2014 - 02:45 Main.TLaurin Photo by Winterberry Gardens
BlueSapphire4.JPGJPG BlueSapphire4.JPG manage 95 K 05 Dec 2016 - 04:08 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
BlueSapphire4kp.JPGJPG BlueSapphire4kp.JPG manage 60 K 04 Jan 2013 - 18:21 KentPfeiffer Taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska on May 4, 2012
BlueSapphire53Schreiner.JPGJPG BlueSapphire53Schreiner.JPG manage 70 K 14 May 2010 - 16:58 KentPfeiffer Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska
BlueSapphire6.JPGJPG BlueSapphire6.JPG manage 68 K 23 Dec 2016 - 16:37 Main.TLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
BlueSapphireEI.jpgjpg BlueSapphireEI.jpg manage 29 K 09 Dec 2012 - 15:09 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
BlueSapphirekp.JPGJPG BlueSapphirekp.JPG manage 46 K 04 Feb 2011 - 17:51 KentPfeiffer Taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska on May 17, 2010
Blue_Sapphire_Schreiner_1953__N1_DM_1958.jpgjpg Blue_Sapphire_Schreiner_1953__N1_DM_1958.jpg manage 66 K 22 Dec 2009 - 11:06 Main.Laymont+ by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France
TB-Blue-Sapphire.jpgjpg TB-Blue-Sapphire.jpg manage 50 K 21 Oct 2010 - 19:40 EleanorHutchison Don McQueen photo, London, Ont, Canada Z5
blue01.jpgjpg blue01.jpg manage 73 K 02 May 2015 - 16:08 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
blue05.jpgjpg blue05.jpg manage 75 K 16 May 2015 - 02:36 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
blue_sapphire-X2.jpgjpg blue_sapphire-X2.jpg manage 187 K 18 Feb 2016 - 22:41 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
blue_sapphire_66.jpgjpg blue_sapphire_66.jpg manage 73 K 25 Nov 2010 - 03:36 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
bluesapphire01.jpgjpg bluesapphire01.jpg manage 73 K 24 Feb 2016 - 13:43 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kelways-United Kingdom
bluesapphire02.jpgjpg bluesapphire02.jpg manage 51 K 21 Jul 2014 - 19:41 Main.TLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
bluesapphire03.jpgjpg bluesapphire03.jpg manage 48 K 21 Aug 2014 - 03:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by Iris City Gardens
bluesapphire04.jpgjpg bluesapphire04.jpg manage 20 K 11 Sep 2014 - 21:35 Main.TLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
bluesapphire05.JPGJPG bluesapphire05.JPG manage 242 K 07 May 2023 - 11:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
bluesapphire06.JPGJPG bluesapphire06.JPG manage 52 K 21 Apr 2014 - 12:54 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
bluesapphire07.JPGJPG bluesapphire07.JPG manage 67 K 19 Jul 2014 - 20:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
bluesapphire08.JPGJPG bluesapphire08.JPG manage 42 K 30 Nov 2014 - 14:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
bluesapphire09.JPGJPG bluesapphire09.JPG manage 243 K 25 Feb 2019 - 16:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Royal Botanical Garden-Hamilton-Ontario-Canada
bluesapphire1.JPGJPG bluesapphire1.JPG manage 723 K 21 Sep 2016 - 21:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
bluesapphire2.JPGJPG bluesapphire2.JPG manage 508 K 01 Feb 2017 - 00:08 Main.TLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
bluesapphire20.JPGJPG bluesapphire20.JPG manage 191 K 13 Mar 2020 - 19:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
bluesapphire21.JPGJPG bluesapphire21.JPG manage 192 K 13 Mar 2020 - 19:16 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
bluesapphire3.JPGJPG bluesapphire3.JPG manage 388 K 01 Feb 2017 - 00:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
bluesapphire4.jpgjpg bluesapphire4.jpg manage 189 K 07 Feb 2017 - 15:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
bluesapphire5.JPGJPG bluesapphire5.JPG manage 371 K 15 Nov 2017 - 22:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
bluesapphire6.jpgjpg bluesapphire6.jpg manage 99 K 11 Apr 2018 - 14:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Ross Eagles-Diversity Acres
bluesapphire7.JPGJPG bluesapphire7.JPG manage 461 K 01 May 2018 - 21:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
bluesapphire8.JPGJPG bluesapphire8.JPG manage 90 K 01 Apr 2019 - 14:53 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
bluesapphire9.jpgjpg bluesapphire9.jpg manage 258 K 30 May 2022 - 01:33 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
Topic revision: r66 - 07 Feb 2024, EdenSprings
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