1953, DeForest
'Rehobeth' (Fred DeForest, R. 1953). TB, 36" (91 cm), cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1P, Pale-blue self. 'Snow Flurry' X 'Lake Shannon'. Irisnoll 1953.
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From Fleur de Lis Gardens catalog 1956: REHOBETH (DeForest 1953) M. 36 in. (Sib. to Irish Charm). A clear, pale sky blue iris with flowers measuring seven inches across. The form is flaring, the substance leather-like and the finish is very satiny. H. M. 1954. 17.50. |
From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1962: REHOBETH (Deforest 1953) Each 1.2S. A clear, soft sky blue with flaring blooms that measure 7 inches or over. Closed standards and wide semi-ruffled falls. Smooth satin sheen and great substance. Midseason. 36 inches. AM 1956. |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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JPEG JPG | Rehobeth02.JPEG Rehobeth01.JPG | manage | 13 52 K | 10 May 04 Dec 2014 - 14:01 16:48 | Main.TLaurin | Photo courtesy of Mike Lowe from original by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden HIPS website |
JPG JPEG | Rehobeth01.JPG Rehobeth02.JPEG | manage | 52 13 K | 04 Dec 10 May 2014 - 16:48 14:01 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website |
jpg | RehobethBHI.jpg | manage | 92 K | 21 Nov 2011 - 16:09 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | rehobeth01.JPG | manage | 149 K | 11 May 2020 - 02:10 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1957 Tell's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin |