■(TB) 'Coral Chalice'
1983, Niswonger
'Coral Chalice' (
O. David Niswonger, R. 1982). Seedling# 11-79. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards white; falls salmon pink on upper two-thirds, fading to white toward edge; tangerine beard.
'Coral Strand' X
'Peach Spot'. Cape Iris 1983. Favorite Guest 1984; Honorable Mention 1985; Favorite Guest 1987.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, ID, MT, NE, OR, TN, UT, VA, WA, Netherlands. USDA Zones 4, 6, 6b, 7, 8, 9
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From AIS Bulletin #249 April 1983 Introducing CORAL CHALICE-Sdlg. 11·79: Coral Strand X Peach Spot. TB, 34", M, 8 to 10 buds, fertile both ways. Another release from one of my best crosses. White with deep coral blush on the falls. Dependable grower, good increase and blooming reliability. EC '79. $25.00. Cape Iris Garden. |
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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. |
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LaurieFrazer - 2010-01-21
- One of my favorites- it glows in the garden. I have not had rebloom in Southern California. -- ReneeFraser - 17 Sep 2012