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(TB) 'Dream Girl'

1942, Hall

'Dream Girl' (David Hall, R. 1942). Sdlg. 42-34. TB. 28". Early bloom. Color Class-R7L. Sibling to 'Overture'. 'Stardom' x ('Bermuda Sand' x 'May Day'). Hallcroft 1942.

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From Hallcroft Iris catalog, 1949: Dream Girl. A flamingo pink self of a little deeper tone than Overture. The medium sized flowers are carried on 28-inch strong well branched stems. The foliage is narrow and the rhizomes small. A fine border iris. $5.00
Additional Catalog References: Hallcroft 1949; Tell 1947.

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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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