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■(TB) 'Cherished Memory'

1976, Roderick

'Cherished Memory' (Elvan Roderick, R. 1972). Seedling# 7206. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to late bloom. Standards light blue; falls medium blue with orchid tint. 'Favorite Topic' X 'Tempo'. Roderick 1976. Honorable Mention 1978.

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From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing CHERISHED MEMORY-TB, 30", M. S. blue-white; wide medium blue falls. Sister seedling of Moody Blue and Ruffled Ballet. Very floriferous and prolific grower. Does not produce many show stalks but is an excellent garden iris. Plenty of stock enables lower introductory price. (Favorite Topic X Tempo). $22.50. Roderick Iris Gardens.
 
 

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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