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■(JI) 'Freckled Geisha'

1981, Reid

'Freckled Geisha' (Lorena Reid, R. 1981) Seedling D560-1. JI (6 falls), 36" (91 cm), Early midseason bloom. Ruffled white with hairline deep maroon edge, delicately sprinkled with mauve to wine freckles, greenish gold signal; white style arms edged pale mauve. Seedling X 'Frilled Enchantment'. Laurie's Garden 1981. Honorable Mention 1984. Payne Award 1987.

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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freckledfgeisha020.JPGJPG freckledfgeisha020.JPG manage 212 K 22 Dec 2023 - 21:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
freckledfgeisha021.JPGJPG freckledfgeisha021.JPG manage 177 K 22 Dec 2023 - 21:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
freckledgeisha02.JPGJPG freckledgeisha02.JPG manage 929 K 09 Dec 2017 - 21:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
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freckledgeisha7.JPGJPG freckledgeisha7.JPG manage 321 K 21 Dec 2023 - 03:33 TerryLaurin Photo by John Coble-Ensata Iris Gardens
freckledgeisha9.jpgjpg freckledgeisha9.jpg manage 132 K 15 Apr 2022 - 12:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Darlyn Wilkinson-Greywood Farm
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