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■(TB) 'First Waltz'

1986, Shoop

'First Waltz' (George Shoop, R. 1986). Seedling# 81-24. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards pink; falls rose pink; tangerine beard; ruffled. 'Beverly Sills' X 'Custom Made'. Shoop 1986. Exhibition Certificate 1981.

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From AIS Bulletin #261 April 1986 Introducing FIRST WALTZ (Shoop '86) TB, 36", Midseason. Pink standards; rose pink falls. Tangerine pink beards. Ruffled and flaring. Good stalk and branching. Sdlg. 81-24: Beverly Sills X Custom Made. Parents from two fine hybridizers. $25.00. George Shoop.
 

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
FirstWaltz2.jpgjpg FirstWaltz2.jpg manage 68 K 24 Mar 2014 - 18:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
FirstWaltzBJ.jpgjpg FirstWaltzBJ.jpg manage 83 K 10 Feb 2012 - 18:26 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
firstwaltz2.jpgjpg firstwaltz2.jpg manage 61 K 02 Apr 2013 - 03:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
firstwaltz9.JPGJPG firstwaltz9.JPG manage 288 K 01 Feb 2021 - 03:17 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
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