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■(TB) 'Elke B.'

2009, Diedrich

'Elke B.' (Guenter Diedrich, R. 2003). Seedling 4/96/6. TB, 37" (95 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards rust red; Falls velvety dark brown, small rust edge; beards golden yellow to brownish. 'Colortart' X 'Liaison'. International 2009.

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As photographed at Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm by Mike Unser.Elke B flPhoto by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-GermanyPhoto by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-GermanyPhoto by Sebastien Cancade, France, 2009taken at the AIS Portland National in 2006Photo from Loic Tasquier, The Netherlands

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From AIS Bulletin #352 January 2009 Introducing ELKE B. (Diedrich). Rust red standards over velvety dark brown falls. Great garden performance and unique color combo! Colortart X Liaison. International Iris.
 

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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-- SebastienCancade - 2010-01-17
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
ELKEB01.jpgjpg ELKEB01.jpg manage 168 K 05 Dec 2015 - 02:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
ELKEB02.jpgjpg ELKEB02.jpg manage 130 K 05 Mar 2017 - 15:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
ElkeB3.jpgjpg ElkeB3.jpg manage 74 K 07 Dec 2011 - 16:15 BetsyHiggins Photo by Sebastien Cancade, France, 2009
ElkeBGD.jpgjpg ElkeBGD.jpg manage 136 K 07 Dec 2011 - 16:16 BetsyHiggins Photo from Loic Tasquier, The Netherlands
ElkeB_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg ElkeB_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 71 K 27 Jan 2012 - 02:50 Main.janlauritzen taken at the AIS Portland National in 2006
Elke_B_fl.jpgjpg Elke_B_fl.jpg manage 46 K 09 Mar 2011 - 14:36 IrisP  
elke-b-mu.jpgjpg elke-b-mu.jpg manage 72 K 28 Nov 2014 - 20:32 Main.mikeu As photographed at Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm by Mike Unser.
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