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■(TB) 'Darktonian'

2019, Blyth

'Darktonian' (Barry Blyth, R. 2017). Seedling X163-AA. TB, 38" (97 cm). Midseason to late midseason bloom. Standards dark violet; falls mid to dark violet with black plush overlay; beards muted bronze gold, lavender on outer ¼˝; slight fragrance. Keppel seedling 09-107B: (seedling 06-137A: (seedling 02-75C: ('Spice Lord' x seedling 98-204H, 'High Octane' pollen parent) x 'Adoree') x 'Class Ring') X Keppel seedling 09-86A: (Keppel seedling 04-95A: ('Oreo' x 'Hello Darkness') x 'Reckless Abandon''). Mid-America 2019. Honorable Mention 2022

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Photo by Mid-America Garden.Photo by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America GardenPhoto by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America GardenPhoto by Mid-America Garden.Photo by Mid-America Garden.Photo by Mid-America Garden.Photo by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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darktonian.JPGJPG darktonian.JPG manage 208 K 10 Dec 2018 - 19:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
darktonian09.JPGJPG darktonian09.JPG manage 154 K 17 May 2021 - 11:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America Garden
darktonian091.JPGJPG darktonian091.JPG manage 147 K 20 May 2021 - 21:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America Garden
darktonian1.jpgjpg darktonian1.jpg manage 85 K 07 Feb 2022 - 16:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
darktonian10.jpgjpg darktonian10.jpg manage 233 K 20 Mar 2023 - 11:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
darktonian11.jpgjpg darktonian11.jpg manage 187 K 20 Mar 2023 - 11:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
darktonian5.jpgjpg darktonian5.jpg manage 149 K 21 Jan 2023 - 21:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
darktonian6.JPGJPG darktonian6.JPG manage 145 K 17 Oct 2023 - 02:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
darktonian70.JPGJPG darktonian70.JPG manage 82 K 09 Oct 2023 - 01:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
darktonian71.JPGJPG darktonian71.JPG manage 90 K 09 Oct 2023 - 01:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
darktonian8.JPGJPG darktonian8.JPG manage 268 K 09 Dec 2023 - 02:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
darktonian9.jpgjpg darktonian9.jpg manage 61 K 15 Mar 2021 - 15:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm
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