■(TB) 'Caprice'

1893, Vilmorin

'Caprice' (Vilmorin, 1893). TB, Midseason bloom. Color Class R7M.
Registered as an IB, now considered a TB.

See below:

• References
• Synonyms

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References

Journal de la Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France, 1907, 4e série, Tome VIII, p. 283; 1922, Tome XXIII, p. 215; note: listed as introduced in 1898.
Vilmorin-Andrieu & Cie, catalogue de plantes 1918, p. 47.
Peckham, E. (Ed.). (1940). Alphabetical iris check list: 1939, (pp. 78, 148, 150). The American Iris Society.
From Wing Seed catalog, 1919: CAPRICE- (Sq.) Semi-early. Very vigorous. Very large flowers of dark violet-rose. Coloring very distinct. Twenty-four inches. 50c.
Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society. Vol. 53: Pt.1, 116-160. Jan. 1928, Trials.
From Longfield Iris Farm catalog, 1930: CAPRICE (Vilmorin, 1904). Rosy red purple flowers with falls slightly deeper than standards; beard bluish white. Flowers of good form; dependable bloomer. Vigorous. Has an odor of grape Juice. Two feet. Late flowering $0.25.

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2011-12-12

• Caprice is a very vigorous increaser. Midseason bloom (peak May 31, 2015 in CO, zone 5). A clump of this will fill the garden with grape scent. Typical is 3-4 branches, 3 terminal buds, 2 buds on other branches. No purple base foliage. -- DebraScott - 2015-05-31