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■(TB) 'Winifred Ross'

1988, Hamblen

'Winifred Ross' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1987). Seedling# H80-37B. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards peach pink, infused violet at base; peach pink style crests; falls rose purple (RHS 68C) with lighter area accenting orange red (34A) beard; sweet fragrance. (('Dream Lover' x 'Venetian Dancer') x 'Frances Gaulter' sibling) X 'Frances Gaulter' sibling. Mission Bell 1988. High Commendation 1986; Honorable Mention 1990.

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Photo by C T Iris PatchPhoto by Glanavon Iris Patch-New ZealandPhoto scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry LaurinPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto scanned from the 1993 Schreiners catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto by Blue J Iris (Taken in his garden, Reston, VA Zone 6B)

References:

From AIS Bulletin #268 January 1988 Introducing WINIFRED ROSS 36", ML. Ruffled, wide-petaled loveliness with peachpink standards, rodeine purple falls and bushy red-orange beards. Splendid stalks, many buds. Honeysuckle fragrance. ((Dream Lover x Venetian Dancer) X Frances Gaulter sib). Sdlg. H80-37B. $30.00. Mission Bell.
 

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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
WinifredRoss01.jpgjpg WinifredRoss01.jpg manage 43 K 04 Oct 2014 - 19:25 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
WinifredRoss02.JPGJPG WinifredRoss02.JPG manage 62 K 02 Jun 2015 - 16:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
WinifredRoss2.jpgjpg WinifredRoss2.jpg manage 78 K 17 Apr 2014 - 15:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
WinifredRossBJI.jpgjpg WinifredRossBJI.jpg manage 75 K 11 Apr 2012 - 19:40 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris (Taken in his garden, Reston, VA Zone 6B)
winifredross1.JPGJPG winifredross1.JPG manage 49 K 19 Apr 2020 - 22:40 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry Laurin
winifredross2.JPGJPG winifredross2.JPG manage 360 K 06 Jan 2021 - 13:42 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1993 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
Topic revision: r20 - 21 Jan 2023, Harloiris
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