(SPEC) 'Aintabensis' see Iris histrio subspecies aintabensis
1932, G. P. Baker
'Aintabensis' (
George Percival Baker, unregistered/recorded 1932) Ret: (
Iris Histrio, Color code B1L (light blue self) Introduced by Hocker 1932; 1936. Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society 1931. Year Book Iris Society (of England) p.62, 1931; Gard. Ill. 53: 557. 12 September. 1931; Gardener's Chronicle 3rd service 89: p.137, 14 February 1931.
Synonym: Histrio Aintabensis.
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Culture
Culture of Reticulata Group Irises
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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