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■(SIB) 'Gatineau'

1932, Preston

'Gatineau' (Isabella Preston, 1932) Sib, Color Class-B1L. (Iris sibirica maxima X 'Snow Queen'). Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa Canada; Kellogg 1932; Rowan 1938

From Kevin Vaughn: Isabella Preston used 'Snow Queen' to obtain the broad falls, not pinched ones. The sibirica parent supplied the blue color.

reference Report of the Dom. Hort. 63. 1928.

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References:

Awaiting original catalog description
  From Kevin Vaughn: Isabella Preston used 'Snow Queen' to obtain the broad falls, not pinched ones. The sibirica parent supplied the blue color.
 
 

Cultivation

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5,
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- Main.RPries - 2010-08-25

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