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■(TB) 'Shadow Waltz'

1962, Tompkins

'Shadow Waltz' (Chet Tompkins, R. 1962). Seedling# 58-168B. TB, 40" (102 cm), Early to late bloom. Cool orchid self, self beard. ('Berta B.' x 'Cliffs Of Dover') X 'Spring Festival'. Fleur de Lis 1962. High Commendation 1961; Honorable Mention 1963.

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Scanned by David Potembski from Fleur de Lis catalog for 1962, p.3.Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionDetail of Rosalie Figge photoPhoto scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
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ORIGINAL CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

Shadow Waltz 1962.jpeg
SHADOW WALTZ (Tompkins '62) Very perky and airy flowers of pale orchid color and excellent substance are borne on tall, widely branched stalks. A most charming and delightful flower and an unusually good performer. [Ralph and Helen Lewis, “Iris from the Carolinas to Iowa and Ohio,” Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 179 (October 1965): 89-90].
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here


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Shadow Waltz 1962.jpegjpeg Shadow Waltz 1962.jpeg manage 122 K 07 Oct 2023 - 20:21 DavidPotembski Scanned by David Potembski from Fleur de Lis catalog for 1962, p.3.
shadowwaltz01.JPGJPG shadowwaltz01.JPG manage 89 K 17 Jun 2014 - 01:34 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
shadowwaltz01a.JPGJPG shadowwaltz01a.JPG manage 33 K 09 Jan 2017 - 01:34 Main.Harloiris Detail of Rosalie Figge photo
shadowwaltz02.JPGJPG shadowwaltz02.JPG manage 87 K 17 Jun 2014 - 01:36 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
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