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■(TB) 'Edwardian Era'

2018, Keppel

'Edwardian Era'  (Keith Keppel, R. 2017). Seedling 12-41J. TB, 38" (97 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards light lilac (M&P 41-C-4), deeper (42-E-6) toward center; style arms lilac (42-C-2), lavender lip; falls pale lilac-pink (41-BC-3) grading to warm white center, hafts flushed pale rose-pink (3-C-9); beard hairs based white, coral (2-I-12) in middle, ends white. 'Strawberry Shake' X 'Marital Bliss'. Keppel 2018. Honorable Mention 2021; Award of Merit 2024.

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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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EdwardianEra9.jpgjpg EdwardianEra9.jpg manage 72 K 07 Feb 2022 - 19:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
edwardianera.jpgjpg edwardianera.jpg manage 223 K 10 Jun 2020 - 11:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
edwardianera01.jpgjpg edwardianera01.jpg manage 179 K 15 Jan 2021 - 14:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Keith Keppel-Keith Keppel Irises
edwardianera02.jpgjpg edwardianera02.jpg manage 144 K 16 Mar 2021 - 21:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm
edwardianera4.JPGJPG edwardianera4.JPG manage 212 K 13 Apr 2024 - 13:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt-Iris Schwertilenoase-Germany
edwardianera5.jpgjpg edwardianera5.jpg manage 135 K 20 Nov 2022 - 13:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Riversdale Irises-West Wodonga-Victoria-Australia
edwardianera50.JPGJPG edwardianera50.JPG manage 183 K 15 Nov 2025 - 02:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Riversdale Irises-West Wodonga-Victoria-Australia
edwardianera6.JPGJPG edwardianera6.JPG manage 122 K 27 Feb 2025 - 15:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Susan Carroll-Country Delight Iris
edwardianera7.JPGJPG edwardianera7.JPG manage 163 K 08 Jul 2023 - 02:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
edwardianera70.JPGJPG edwardianera70.JPG manage 186 K 08 Jul 2023 - 02:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
edwardianera8.JPGJPG edwardianera8.JPG manage 118 K 09 Oct 2023 - 01:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
edwardianera80.JPGJPG edwardianera80.JPG manage 128 K 07 Apr 2024 - 03:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
edwardianera81.JPGJPG edwardianera81.JPG manage 117 K 22 Nov 2025 - 02:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
edwardianera9.jpgjpg edwardianera9.jpg manage 103 K 23 Jun 2021 - 18:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Larry Lauer-Lauer's Flowers
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