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■(TB) 'Bluebeard's Castle'

1967, Plough

'Bluebeard's Castle' (Gordon Plough, R. 1966). Seedling# 62-18-43. TB, 44" (112 cm), Early midseason bloom. Color Class-RV1D, Standards more vibrant tone than royal purple (Wilson 834/2), slightly lighter than falls; falls same with clean hafts, lightly laced; Moorish blue beard. 'Granada' X ('Tistops' x 'Allegiance'). Eden Road 1967. Honorable Mention 1970.

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Awaiting original catalog description
AIS Bulletin references: 198(Jul 1970), 49E
 
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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
bluebeardscastle01.JPGJPG bluebeardscastle01.JPG manage 513 K 19 Mar 2016 - 13:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by HIPS Archives
bluebeardscastle1.JPGJPG bluebeardscastle1.JPG manage 153 K 02 Jun 2020 - 02:59 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 1971 Eden Road Iris Garden catalogue by Terry Laurin
Topic revision: r14 - 30 Nov 2023, Harloiris
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