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■(TB) 'Sugar Tree'

1976, Bledsoe

'Sugar Tree' (William Bledsoe, R. 1974). Seedling# 69-3. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards cadmium yellow; falls white, cadmium yellow border; tangerine beard. 'Sunburst Duet' X 'Reta Fry'. Bledsoe 1976. Honorable Mention 1979; Franklin Cook Cup 1979; Favorite Guest Iris 1979.

Note: The Walther Cup was awarded during the years 1971 to 1978 to the Iris receiving the most votes in the Judges' Choice balloting. 'Ann Chowning' LA (Frank Chowning): 179 votes, was the last Iris to receive the Walther Cup from the Judges' Choice balloting. Award of the Walther Cup changed to the Iris receiving the highest number of votes in the Honorable Mention Award section of the official ballot. Although not mentioned in the 1979 AIS Awards results, ‘Sugar Tree’ TB (William Bledsoe): 87 votes, received the most Honorable Mention votes and should have been noted as the first Walther Cup winner under the newly adopted recommendation.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #220 January 1976 Introducing SUGAR TREE-(Sunburst Duet X Reta Fry). TB, 38", good branching, 7 or more buds per stalk. Flower is crisp, flaring and very ruffled. Cadmium yellow standards; white falls with bright orange beard and cadmium yellow border. A real beauty! NET $25.00. William Bledsoe.
 
 

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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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