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■(TB) 'Splash Of Blue'

1987, Shepard

'Splash Of Blue' (Don Shepard, R. 1986). Seedling# 81C-84040. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Rosy melon with purple blue blaze radiating from orange gold beard down center of falls. 'Entourage' X 'Brimstone'. Shepard Iris 1987. Favorite Guest 1987.

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Tall bearded Splash of Blue, 4/26/23 NJ zone 7a

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From AIS Bulletin #265 April 1987 Introducing SPLASH OF BLUE (Shepard '87) TB, 36", M. $25.00. Look out across the field, and this iris shows up! It is a rosy melon with a rich purple-blue blaze radiating from orange-gold beards down through the center of the falls. Multiplies quickly and blooms profusely. Sdlg. 81C-84040: Entourage X Brimstone. Shepard Iris Garden.

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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

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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jpg	SplashofBlueAA.jpg	manage	33 K	07 Mar 2011 - 17:55	BetsyHiggins	Photo by Argyle Acres

Topic revision: r9 - 27 Apr 2023, Harloiris

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■(TB) 'Splash Of Blue'

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