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■(TB) 'Pieces Of Ice'

1990, Nelson

'Pieces Of Ice' (Roger Nelson, R. 1985). Seedling# RN 79-6C. TB, 38" (97 cm), Late to very late bloom. Standards silvery violet blue (RHS 92B) lightening to 92C by 2nd day, midrib infused deeper violet (near 88B); falls same with deeper violet (88B) deep in hafts; deep violet blue (94B) beard with touch of orange deep in throat; moderately ruffled; pronounced sweet fragrance. 'Latitude' X 'Stormy Stallion'. Iris Country 1990. Honorable Mention 1992.

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From AIS Bulletin #277 April 1990 Introducing PIECES OF ICE (R. NELSON '90) TB 38- ML $35.00. Large ruffled silvery violet blue flowers with darker violet beards. Super stalks often display four flowers at once with no crowding. Vigorous. Best Seedling Tulsa '88. Iris Country.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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