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■(TB) 'Prince Of Earl'
1989, Moores
'Prince Of Earl' (Walter Moores, R. 1988). Seedling #84-17. TBA, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom and rebloom (October in Texas and Mississippi). Standards white ground, stitched and stippled violet purple; falls white ground, violet purple stitched edge; pale blue to white beard. 'Earl of Essex' X ((((('Fall Fulfillment' x ('Preamble' x 'Lalitha Mallette')) x ('Rococo' x 'Royal Band')) x 'Preamble' x 'Lalitha Mallette')) x 'Rococo' x 'Royal Band')) x 'Spinning Wheel'). Moores 1989.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, ID, KY, MO, MS, NE, OK, TN, TX, VA, WA. USDA Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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| From AIS Bulletin #273 April 1989 Introducing PRINCE OF EARL-TB, 32", M & RE (SEPT, OCT). From Earl of Essex X a long line of reblooming seedlings comes this similar white ground reblooming plicata with violet-purple stippling on both standards and falls. Differences from Earl of Essex include its solid pale blue beard, absence of brown in the hafts, and its ability to rebloom earlier than Earl. Modern wide form. $25.00. Walter Moores. |
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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Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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PrinceOfEarl02.jpg | manage | 152 K | 08 Apr 2014 - 19:15 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
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Prince_of_EarlN.jpg | manage | 40 K | 23 Oct 2011 - 17:21 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Nola's Iris Garden |
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PrinceofEarl01.jpg | manage | 90 K | 07 Apr 2015 - 20:59 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection |
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princeof02.jpg | manage | 84 K | 25 Mar 2015 - 20:46 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Paul Black |
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princeofearl1.jpg | manage | 87 K | 19 Jul 2019 - 03:04 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden |
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princeofearl2.jpg | manage | 92 K | 20 Jul 2019 - 02:38 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden |
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princeofearl3.jpg | manage | 105 K | 23 Jul 2019 - 03:14 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden |
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princeofearl30.JPG | manage | 224 K | 25 Oct 2023 - 02:51 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Oct.. 2023 |
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princeofearlbj.JPG | manage | 69 K | 29 Aug 2012 - 21:51 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
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