■(TB) 'Intermezzo'

1942, Tompkins

'Intermezzo' (Chet Tompkins; revised parentage, R. 1942) TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Petunia violet self, brown haft. ('William Mohr' x 'Mussolini') x ('Gloriole' x 'Shining Waters').

Note: Keith Keppel has the Tompkins stud books, and Intermezzo is listed there with parentage as: (('Ricardi' x 'Santa Barbara') x 'Gloriole') X 'Far West'.

See below:

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References:

Awaiting original catalog description.
INTERMEZZO (Tompkins '44) Petunia-violet with russet-brown on haft. A gorgeous thing. $10.00. [Tell Muhlestein, Iris Price List, 1946]
INTERMEZZO (Tompkins 1944). Petunia-violet and russett-brown. 1/8 Onco. $5.00. [Tell's Iris Gardens Catalog, 1947:12]

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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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intermezzo2-22.jpgjpg intermezzo2-22.jpg manage 386 K 27 Jul 2022 - 13:01 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
intermezzo6-22.jpgjpg intermezzo6-22.jpg manage 218 K 27 Jul 2022 - 13:01 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
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