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■(SIB) 'Sky Wings'

1971, Peck

'Sky Wings' (William Peck, R. 1971). Seedling S631. SIB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards light blue; Falls darker with yellow blaze, radiating violet-blue veining; pale blue to white styles. Unknown parentage. Old Brook 1971. Honorable Mention 1972.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: NH. USDA Zones 3

See below:
sky wings1 opt.jpgskywings.jpgskywings.JPGskywings01.jpgskywings02.jpgskywings03.jpgskywings030.JPGskywings031.JPGSkyWings1.jpgskywings1.jpgskywings3.jpgskywings4.jpgskywings6.JPGSkyWings6.jpgSkyWings7.jpg

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Awaiting original catalog description
 

Cultivation

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 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, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5,
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-01-09
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
SkyWings1.jpgjpg SkyWings1.jpg manage 24 K 15 Jun 2016 - 19:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
SkyWings6.jpgjpg SkyWings6.jpg manage 68 K 25 Nov 2013 - 21:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Sans Souci Nursery
SkyWings7.jpgjpg SkyWings7.jpg manage 59 K 25 Nov 2013 - 21:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Sans Souci Nursery
sky_wings1_opt.jpgjpg sky_wings1_opt.jpg manage 60 K 10 Jan 2010 - 03:07 Main.kathypuckett  
skywings.JPGJPG skywings.JPG manage 73 K 13 Jan 2010 - 17:43 Main.avmoran  
skywings.jpgjpg skywings.jpg manage 32 K 09 Jan 2010 - 22:10 Main.htb ©2004 Laurie Frazer
skywings01.jpgjpg skywings01.jpg manage 42 K 09 Oct 2014 - 21:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Rowden Gardens-England
skywings02.jpgjpg skywings02.jpg manage 196 K 02 Jul 2019 - 02:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Deborah Petrie-Manitoba-Canada
skywings03.jpgjpg skywings03.jpg manage 143 K 02 Jul 2019 - 02:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Deborah Petrie-Manitoba-Canada
skywings030.JPGJPG skywings030.JPG manage 187 K 22 Jun 2022 - 15:04 TerryLaurin Photo bt Deborah Petrie-Manitoba,Canada
skywings031.JPGJPG skywings031.JPG manage 197 K 12 Jun 2023 - 01:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Deborah Petrie-Manitoba-Canada
skywings1.jpgjpg skywings1.jpg manage 140 K 17 Jun 2016 - 03:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
skywings3.jpgjpg skywings3.jpg manage 81 K 22 Jun 2017 - 03:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
skywings4.jpgjpg skywings4.jpg manage 24 K 12 Aug 2013 - 01:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Hildenbrandt's Iris Garden
skywings6.JPGJPG skywings6.JPG manage 71 K 27 Aug 2013 - 13:15 BetsyHiggins Photo by Laurie Frazer
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