TbFthruJ TbGrandDame (compare)
Difference: TbGrandDame (r13 vs. r12)
■(TB) 'Grand Dame'
1976, Zurbrigg 
'Grand Dame' (Lloyd Zurbrigg, R. 1973). Seedling# 69-29. TB, height 34" (86 cm), Early to midseason bloom and rebloom. Ruffled light to mid-blue self. 'Helen Keller' X 'Tyrolean Blue'. Avonbank 1976.
See below:
References:
| From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing GRAND DAME. Huge, wide medium blue, heavily substanced and of noble carriage. 34", 2 & T, 7-8 buds. Occasional rebloomer in September in Virginia. Very fertile pollen; excellent parent. $25.00. Avonbank Iris Garden. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION   |
|---|
| 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 |
| 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.) |
| Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
| Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy
"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."
Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit the: Tall Bearded Iris Society website.
To Report errors do not use comment box but contact the Iris Encyclopedia Photo Manager or Iris Encyclopedia Manager Comment box is reserved for added information about the topic.
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.-- MarilynCampbell - 2010-03-06
| I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  JPG jpg | granddame01.JPG GrandDame01.jpg | manage | 798 62 K | 14 May 2018 06 Apr 2015 - 21:17 21:00 | Main.TLaurin | Photo By Doug Coffey from John Weiler slide collection |
| JPG | granddame02.JPG granddame01.JPG | manage | 634 798 K | 14 May 2018 - 21:16 21:17 | Main.TLaurin | Photo By Doug Coffey |
| jpg JPG | GrandDame01.jpg granddame02.JPG | manage | 62 634 K | 06 Apr 2015 14 May 2018 - 21:00 21:16 | Main.TLaurin | Photo from John Weiler By Doug Coffey slide collection |
Revision r12 - 02 Jan 2022 - 02:22 - Main.TLaurin
Copyright © by the contributing authors. All material on this collaboration platform is the property of the contributing authors. Ideas, requests, problems regarding Iris Wiki? Send feedback