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■(TB) 'Alexis'
1987, Nelson
'Alexis' (Roger Nelson, R. 1985). Seedling# RN79-25G. TB, 30" (76 cm), Midseason to late midseason bloom. Standards soft pink (RHS 49C/D); falls soft pink (49C), deepening to 49D at edge, washed and veined greyed wine (186B/C), wash disappears by 2nd day; deep red orange beard; moderately ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. 'Dawn Light' X 'Glory Bound'. Iris Country 1987. High Commendation 1982.
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| From AIS Bulletin #265 April 1987 Introducing ALEXIS (R. Nelson '87) Unique coloration in a pink with explosive red-orange beards. $30.00. Iris Country. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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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. |
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alexis9.JPG | manage | 179 K | 12 Jun 2022 - 15:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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alexis90.JPG | manage | 308 K | 04 Feb 2024 - 14:09 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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alexis91.JPG | manage | 173 K | 04 Feb 2024 - 14:10 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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alexis92.JPG | manage | 174 K | 04 Feb 2024 - 14:10 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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alexis93.JPG | manage | 345 K | 13 Jul 2024 - 19:10 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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alexis_jb.jpg | manage | 7 K | 09 Apr 2013 - 00:49 | Main.Harloiris | photo Wilson Banner Ranch Iris Garden |
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alwexis01.JPG | manage | 58 K | 19 Jul 2015 - 00:25 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jeanette Graham |
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