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■(TB) 'Dress Suit'

1968, Spence

'Dress Suit' ( Herbert Spence, R. 1968). Seedling 61-1-4A. TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B3FD, Standards medium blue; falls dark violet-blue; self beard. 'Whole Cloth' X 'Dark Boatman'. Tell 1968. Honorable Mention 1969.

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Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #189 April 1968 Introducing DRESS SUIT (Herbert Spence) M. 32" (WHOLE CLOTH X DARK BOATMAN. Stylish and immaculate as a newly pressed dress suit. Gorgeous bicolor with medium blue standards and rich, dark, velvety violet-blue falls sporting a self beard. Falls flare and are round, broad and tailored. 61-1-4A. HC '66. Net $20.00. Tell's Iris Garden.
 
 

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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