(TB) 'Queen Vashti'
1984, Stevens
'Queen Vashti' (
Stephen Stevens, R. 1983). Seedling# 76-43-13. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled lavender (RHS 85A), blending to (85D) on edge, giving a silver or lighter effect; light lavender beard tipped salmon. Seedling# 73-16-16: ((
'Ever And Ever' x
'Orchid Jewel') x (
'Rippling Waters' x
'Orchid Jewel')) X
'Rippling Waters'. Roderick Iris 1984. High Commendation 1983.
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From AIS Bulletin #253 April 1984 Introducing QUEEN VASHTI (Stevens '84) Sdlg. #76-43-13. TB, 36", M. Ruffled lavender (RHS 85A) blending to 85D at the edges, giving a silvery or lighted effect. Light lavender beards tipped salmon. Very popular during the Region 18 Spring tour in the Stevens garden. Vigorous, clean. ((Ever and Ever x Orchid Jewel) x (Rippling Waters x Orchid Jewel)) X Rippling Waters. $25.00. Roderick Iris Gardens. |
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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. |
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