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■(TB) 'Ron'
1981, Hamblen
'Ron' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1979). Seedling# H74-79F. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards violet-blue (near RHS 96A); falls slightly lighter with lighter center area; beard subtle blending of yellow and blue. 'Silent Majesty' X 'Neptune's Pool'. Mission Bell 1981. High Commendation 1980 (seedling H74-79F), Honorable Mention 1983; Award of Merit 1985; Favorite Guest 1985.
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References:
| From AIS Bulletin #240 January 1981 Introducing RON. 36", M. Large, lustrous violet-blue self. Broad, ruffled petals, domed standards, arched and flaring falls. Beards appear to be turquoise, an effect caused by subtle blending of yellow and blue hairs. Lacy style crests also show some turquoise. Strong stems, ideal bud placement. (Silent Majesty X Neptune's Pool). HC '80. #H74-79F. Named in honor of our good friend, Ron Mullin. Net $25.00. Mission Bell. |
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.-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-09
| I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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Ron12BHI.jpg | manage | 110 K | 01 May 2012 - 14:42 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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RonNN.jpg | manage | 29 K | 10 Nov 2011 - 15:16 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Nola's Iris Garden |
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Ron__Hamblen_81.JPG | manage | 65 K | 09 Jan 2010 - 16:59 | Main.Laymont+ | by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France |
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Ron_fl.jpg | manage | 54 K | 19 Apr 2011 - 18:57 | IrisP | |
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ron01.jpg | manage | 195 K | 01 Dec 2017 - 16:43 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
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ron02.JPG | manage | 85 K | 07 Jul 2014 - 02:12 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection |
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ron03.jpg | manage | 189 K | 10 Jan 2018 - 03:27 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
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ron04.JPG | manage | 220 K | 18 Dec 2020 - 21:47 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
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ron1.jpg | manage | 44 K | 05 Dec 2018 - 19:52 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary. |
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ron8.JPG | manage | 302 K | 25 Jan 2021 - 03:32 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin |
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ron9.JPG | manage | 327 K | 02 Nov 2020 - 14:51 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1989 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin |
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