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■(TB) 'Micheline Charraire'

1924, Denis

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'Micheline Charraire' (Fernand Denis, 1924). TB, 36". Late midseason bloom. Color Class W4. 'Ricardi' X 'Kashmir White'.

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References

Revue Horticole, 1924, nouvelle série, Tome XIX, p. 144.
Millet et Fils, irises and new peonies 1930-1931, p. 17.
From Quality Gardens catalog 1931: MICHELLINE CHARRAIRE (Mee-shel-leen Shar-rair') (Illustrated on page 27). (Denis 1924) M. 54". A wonderful white. Tall firm stems, beautifully branched. The color is pure white with beautiful golden reticulations. The flower is very, very large and of great substance. Standards tall and dome shaped. One of the very best hardy whites; we have a well acclimated stock. $1.25.
A description of 'Micheline Charraire' from James Marion Schull's book "Rainbow Fragments", 1931.
From Wayman 1932: "A fragrant perfect white iris of perfect form and good texture, with a slight flush of amber at the throat, which adds to its beauty...carnation fragrance."
From Bulletin of the American Iris Society #29: "Large, greenish white; haft conspicuous, reticulated chrome to chestnut; 40 in. Standards arched; falls flaring; beard conspicuous, orange tipped. Growth reported as variable."

Synonyms

Micheline Charaire, as listed in Revue Horticole.

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.

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Micheline Charraire.pdfpdf Micheline Charraire.pdf manage 67 K 01 Apr 2023 - 13:35 Main.dougchyz Description from James Marion Schull
MichellineChairraire1931QG.jpegjpeg MichellineChairraire1931QG.jpeg manage 126 K 09 Jan 2022 - 20:03 Main.davepote Photo scanned by David Potembski from Quality Gardens catalog, 1931.
Topic revision: r24 - 02 Apr 2023, BrewItt
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