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■(TB) 'Feminist'

1983, Gartman

'Feminist' (Lilly Gartman, R. 1981). Seedling# 178-25M. TB, 33" (84 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Rose pink (RHS 74D); orange beard. 'Carved Cameo' X 'Entourage'. Hillview Gardens 1983. Favorite Guest 1983; Favorite Guest 1984; Honorable Mention 1985.

Photo by Barry Blyth-AustraliaPhoto by Barry Blyth-AustraliaPhoto by KINSpirit Iris   Daylily FarmPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Exline Iris GardenPhoto by Glanavon Iris Patch-New ZealandPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Don McQueen-taken at McMillenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto scanned from the 1987 Schreiners catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Exline Iris Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #249 April 1983 Introducing FEMINIST- TB, 33", early to midseason. Rose-pink self. Essentially a smoother, brighter version of Entourage. Sdlg. 178-25M: (Carved Cameo X Entourage). $25.00. Hillview Gardens.
 

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 - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Feminist01.JPGJPG Feminist01.JPG manage 55 K 12 Dec 2014 - 00:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Feminist02.JPGJPG Feminist02.JPG manage 85 K 16 Aug 2021 - 02:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Feminist02.jpgjpg Feminist02.jpg manage 84 K 27 Feb 2017 - 23:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
Feminist12BHI.jpgjpg Feminist12BHI.jpg manage 77 K 18 Apr 2012 - 22:45 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
FeministBJ.jpgjpg FeministBJ.jpg manage 77 K 09 Feb 2012 - 20:53 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
FeministEI.jpgjpg FeministEI.jpg manage 22 K 12 Dec 2012 - 18:13 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
feminest02.jpgjpg feminest02.jpg manage 52 K 23 Jun 2015 - 21:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
feminest03.jpgjpg feminest03.jpg manage 77 K 23 Jun 2015 - 21:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
femininist4.jpgjpg femininist4.jpg manage 47 K 25 Jul 2013 - 19:59 TerryLaurin Photo by KINSpirit Iris & Daylily Farm
feminist01.jpgjpg feminist01.jpg manage 78 K 08 Jun 2015 - 21:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
feminist1.jpgjpg feminist1.jpg manage 213 K 07 Mar 2019 - 04:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-taken at McMillen's Iris Garden-Norwich-Ontario-Canada
feminist9.JPGJPG feminist9.JPG manage 333 K 27 Oct 2020 - 21:55 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1987 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
Topic revision: r23 - 03 Mar 2023, Harloiris
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