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■(TB) 'Peppermint Crush'

1982, Niswonger

'Peppermint Crush' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1981). Seedling #15-78. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards pink; falls white, ruffled and laced pink rim and slight pink at hafts; tangerine beard. Buckles seedling #71-17: ('Stained Ivory' x 'Butterscotch Trim') X Seedling #1-76: ('Secret Wishes' x ('May Melody' x 'Fleeta' x 'Golden Years' sibling))). Cape Iris 1982. Exhibition Certificate 1981.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing PEPPERMINT CRUSH-Sdlg. 15-78: Buckles 71-17: (Stained Ivory x Butterscotch Trim) X 1-76: (Secret Wishes x (May Melody x (Fleeta x Golden Years sib»). TB, 34", M, 8 buds, fertile both ways. The flavescens pattern is evident in this iris, giving the effect of a pink rim on the white falls. The stds. are pink, and the beards are tangerine, providing the ingredients of a beautiful iris. The reverse side of the falls is pink, but the lace and ruffling cause the pink to show up as a rim. Branching and vigor are great. EC '81. $25.00. Cape Iris.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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PeppermintCrush01.jpgjpg PeppermintCrush01.jpg manage 127 K 28 Feb 2017 - 19:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
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