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■ (TB) 'Jack R. Dee'

1974, Sexton

'Jack R. Dee' (Neva Sexton, R. 1974). Seedling# 33-68. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early bloom. Fluted and ruffled azure blue self; deep navy blue beard. (('Pacific Panorama' x 'Celestial Snow') x 'Hidden Magic') X ('Happy Deb' x 'Rococo'). Sexton 1974. Honorable Mention 1975.

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Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing JACK R. DEE (Sexton '74). E, 36". (Pacific Panorama x Celestial Snow) X ((Hidden Magic x (Happy Deb x Rococo). Very wide, fluted and ruffled petals are a delicate shade of azure blue. A rich, deep navy blue beard adds to its beauty. Closed stands with flaring falls. Four way branching with nine to twelve blooms per stalk. $25.00. We all know Jack Durrance's love for blue Irises with dark blue beards. He found this Iris in my seedling patch a few years ago. Sexton's Iris Garden.
'Jack R. Dee' Historic Iris Preservation Society link.
 

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
JackRDeeBHI.jpgjpg JackRDeeBHI.jpg manage 77 K 18 Nov 2011 - 23:03 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
JackrdeeBHI1.JPGJPG JackrdeeBHI1.JPG manage 76 K 20 Aug 2021 - 02:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
jackrdee02.JPGJPG jackrdee02.JPG manage 959 K 19 Dec 2016 - 15:44 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
jackrdee03.JPGJPG jackrdee03.JPG manage 1 MB 19 Dec 2016 - 15:46 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
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