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■(TB) 'Isn't This Something'

1993, Ensminger

'Isn't This Something' (Allan Ensminger, R. 1992). Seedling# 186-68. TB, 28" (71 cm). Late midseason bloom. Carmine rose (HCC 21/3) with amethyst violet (35/1) stripes and splashes; beards brick red (16/1); ruffled; slight fragrance. 'Go Around' X seedling# 81-44: (('Doodle Strudel' x (seedling# 69-50: (('Valimar' x ('Patience' x 'Apricot Lustre')) x 'Peachy Creamy') x 'Royal Belle')) x ('Dream Lover' x (seedling# 64-33: (('Champagne Velvet' x 'Lake Tahoe') x 'Dutch Doll') x 'Rococo'))). Varigay 1993. Honorable Mention 1995. Novelty Iris.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #289 April 1993 Introducing ISN'T THIS SOMETHING-TB 1993. Carmine rose with amethyst violet stripes and splashes. Brick red beard. $30.00. Varigay Gardens.
 

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 - 2011-03-07

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-- KentPfeiffer - 2010-08-02
  • Every other year this iris would present 4 standards and 4 falls. On other years is produced "normal" iris flowers. -- WikiGuest - 18 Jun 2020
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