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■(TB) 'Capella'

1950, Sass

'Capella' (Henry Sass, R. 1950). TB, 36" (91 cm). Late midseason bloom. Color Class-YD1, Deep yellow self. Seedling 44-111 X 44-170: 48-306. Sass 1950.

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Image scanned by David Potembski from Maple Road Garden Catalog, Sass Brothers, 1950.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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ORIGINAL CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

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From Fleur De Lis catalog, 1956: CAPELLA (H. E. Sass 1950) (((Snowking x white recessive sdlg. from plicatas) x Ola Kala) x (Oia Kala x Ella Callis)). One of the darkest yellows we have seen. A real beauty with wonderful form and a smooth glistening finish. Strong, well branched stalks. 2.00
 

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
Capella.Sass.1950.jpgjpg Capella.Sass.1950.jpg manage 32 K 06 May 2020 - 20:05 DavidPotembski Image scanned by David Potembski from Maple Road Garden Catalog, Sass Brothers, 1950.
capella01.JPGJPG capella01.JPG manage 118 K 09 Jun 2020 - 21:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
capella02.JPGJPG capella02.JPG manage 190 K 09 Jun 2020 - 21:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
capella5.JPGJPG capella5.JPG manage 135 K 09 Jun 2023 - 02:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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