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■(JI) 'Grand Island'

1995, Rettig

'Grand Island' (Anna Rettig, R. 1995) Seedling AR-099. JI (3 falls), 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Slightly ruffled pure white; falls with deep yellow signal radiating into five central veins. 'Gift of Heaven' X unknown. A & M Perennials 1995.

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Photo by Sans Souci NurseryPhoto by Harbour Breezes Daylilies Japanese Iris-Head of Jeddore-Nova Scotia-CanadaPhoto by Donna Lowry
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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.

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
GrandIsland01.jpgjpg GrandIsland01.jpg manage 29 K 25 Nov 2013 - 16:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Sans Souci Nursery
grandisland01.JPGJPG grandisland01.JPG manage 51 K 31 Aug 2015 - 20:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Harbour Breezes Daylilies & Japanese Iris-Head of Jeddore-Nova Scotia-Canada
grandisland9.JPGJPG grandisland9.JPG manage 47 K 06 Jun 2022 - 19:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Donna Lowry
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