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■(TB) 'Ménestrel'

1995, Ransom

'Ménestrel' (Lawrence Ransom, R. 1994). Seedling 88/12-8. TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards blended bronze and purple; falls light violet, edged brown; beards orange yellow; ruffled, laced. 'Soap Opera' X seedling 85/13-11: ('Vanity' x 'Raspberry Ripples'). Iris au Trescols 1995.

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Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Rene Martin-FrancePhoto by Rene Martin-FrancePhoto by Rene Martin-FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Alain Chapelle-Jardin dPhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- Francewww.dasIrisFeld.ch in Oetlishausen, Switzerland - photo by Sharlene SutterMenestrel photo L RansomPhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France

References

See: IRIS et BULBEUSES n°117, p. 10.
 

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 - 2011-03-07

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Menestrel_DSD_1347.JPGJPG Menestrel_DSD_1347.JPG manage 407 K 17 Jan 2022 - 13:32 SharleneSutter www.dasIrisFeld.ch in Oetlishausen, Switzerland - photo by Sharlene Sutter
Menestrel_photo_L_Ransom.jpgjpg Menestrel_photo_L_Ransom.jpg manage 24 K 29 Dec 2011 - 09:08 Main.zeblouz  
menestrel.jpgjpg menestrel.jpg manage 558 K 10 Dec 2015 - 09:30 JoelleFRANJEULLE Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
menestrel07.JPGJPG menestrel07.JPG manage 188 K 02 Mar 2020 - 03:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
menestrel08.JPGJPG menestrel08.JPG manage 221 K 02 Mar 2020 - 03:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
menestrel09.JPGJPG menestrel09.JPG manage 214 K 02 Mar 2020 - 03:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
menestrel1.jpgjpg menestrel1.jpg manage 208 K 05 Jan 2018 - 23:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
menestrel2.jpgjpg menestrel2.jpg manage 74 K 12 Nov 2013 - 16:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
menestrel3.JPGJPG menestrel3.JPG manage 207 K 07 Dec 2020 - 03:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
ménestrel4.JPGJPG ménestrel4.JPG manage 292 K 07 Dec 2020 - 20:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
ménestrel5.JPGJPG ménestrel5.JPG manage 261 K 07 Dec 2020 - 20:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
Topic revision: r29 - 26 Mar 2023, TerryLaurin
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