■(TB) 'Blue Vista'
1962, Chamberlain
'Blue Vista' (
R. K. Chamberlain, R. 1959). Seedling# 55-33A. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1P, Pale-blue self; white beard.
'Canadaway' X
'Violet Grace'. Wild 1962. High Commendation 1959 as seedling# 55-33A.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #165, April 1962. Introducing BLUE VISTA (Chamberlain, 1962) C 55-33A Each $25.00. M. 30-38 in. A tremendous Iris! Blue Vista, an enormously large flower, has been thoroughly tested in Canada, California, Oklahoma and Missouri. The delightfully delicate light blue with remarkable substance for such a large flower, carries a white tipped beard which adds to the smoothness and purity of color. Very broad clean haft. Stalks are so sturdy it rarely needs staking. Good to excellent branching. Parentage: Canadaway x Violet Grace. H.C., 1959. Ron Chamberlain. |
From Gilbert H. Wild 1971 catalog: BLUE VISTA (Chamberlain, 1962) M. 30-38 in. An enormously large flower. Delicate light blue with remarkable substance, carries a white tipped beard which adds to the smoothness and purity of color. Very broad clean haft. Stalks are sturdy. Excellent branching. H.C., 1959. Each $1.50, 3 for $3.75 |
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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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