■(TB) 'Imperial Blush'
1932, Sass
'Imperial Blush' (
Hans Peter Sass, R. 1932). TB. Late midseason bloom. Color Class-R7L.
'Aphrodite' x
'Rheingauperle'. H. P. Sass 1932.
See below:
References:
From Sass catalog, 1937: IMPERIAL BLUSH (H. P. Sass, 1933)-A beautiful large bluish pink with 40-inch branching stems. $1.50 |
From Maple Valley Iris Garden catalog, 1937: IMPERIAL BLUSH (H. P. Sass 1933) M.L. 40 in. A delightfully clear and beautiful bluish pink that everyone loves. The flowers are large, well formed, of pure even color tone and are gracefully carried on tall well branched stems. A universal favorite. H.M. 1936. $1.50. (Black and white photo attached, scanned from catalog by Cathy Egerer.) |
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Reported catalog references: Inter-State 1932; Sass 1932; Nesmith 1934; Wassenberg 1938. |
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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