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■(TB) 'Victor Herbert'

1977, Benson

'Victor Herbert' (Cliff Benson, R. 1972). Seedling# 72-20. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Heavily ruffled light blue self; blue-tipped beard. Seedling# 68-23: ('Arctic Fury' x ('Henry Shaw' x ('Melissa' x 'Van Cliburn'))) X seedling# 68-17: ('Tidelands' x 'Skywatch'). C. Benson 1977. Honorable Mention 1978; Award of Merit 1982.

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From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing VICTOR HERBEHT-(Artic Fury x (Henry Shaw x (Melissa x Van Cliburn))) X 68-17: (Tidelands x Skywatch). A vigorous medium French blue self with matching blue-tipped beards. Expansive, beautifully formed and ruffied, the very broad-petaled blossoms are held on 38" well-branched stalks. Fragrant. Midseason. $25.00. Cliff Benson.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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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VictorHerbertEI.jpgjpg VictorHerbertEI.jpg manage 36 K 21 Dec 2012 - 20:00 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
VictorHubertBHI.jpgjpg VictorHubertBHI.jpg manage 118 K 24 Nov 2011 - 15:13 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
victorhebert1.jpgjpg victorhebert1.jpg manage 33 K 16 Dec 2018 - 02:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.
victorherbert5.JPGJPG victorherbert5.JPG manage 185 K 30 Jun 2023 - 20:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
victorherbert7.JPGJPG victorherbert7.JPG manage 72 K 26 Sep 2025 - 03:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Marianne Joosten-Kwekerij Joosten-Rutten-The Netherlands
victorherbert_jb.jpgjpg victorherbert_jb.jpg manage 21 K 30 May 2013 - 23:38 Main.Harloiris photo Wilson Banner Ranch Iris Garden
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