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■(TB) 'Edge Of Dawn'

1973, Reynolds

'Edge Of Dawn' (Helen Reynolds, R. 1973). Seedling 10-70. TB, 39" (99 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white, flushed rosy pink, giving pink effect; falls white with rosy pink plicata markings 2/3 down, ruffled; white beard. Loomis plicata sdlg. X 'Small Talk'. El Dorado 1973.

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Photo by David Potembski taken in my garden 2021, Finksburg, MD. Close up.Photo by David Potembski taken in my garden 2021, Finksburg, MDPhoto scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection

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From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing EDGE OF DAWN. #10-70. M. 39". TB. Large white and rose-pink plicata. Rosy pink infusion in standards gives very pink effect from a short distance. White falls have an edge of rose-pink marking on upper two thirds. Wide and ruffled; a good quality garden iris. From a Loomis plicata X Small Talk. $25.00. El Dorado Iris Garden.
 
 

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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