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■(TB) 'Shaniko'

1983, Meek

'Shaniko' (Duane Meek, R. 1983). Seedling# G22-1-7. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Ruffled deep mahogany red; self beard tipped brown. 'Dark Velvet' X ('Post Time' x seedling# 76-1-9: (('Gay Tracery' x 'Witches' Brew') x 'War Lord')). D. & J. Gardens 1983.

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Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collectionPhoto scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry LaurinPhoto scanned from the 1994 CooleyPhoto by Pierre Anfosso - France

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From AIS Bulletin #249 April 1983 Introducing SHANIKO (D. Meek '83) TB, M·L, 35". Sdlg. #G22·1·7. $25.00. Stds. deep mahogany red. Falls same, self beards tipped brown. Ruffled. Dark Velvet X (Post Time x 76·1·9: ((Gay Tracery x Witches' Brew) x War Lord)). D&J Gardens.
 

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


 

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Shaniko_TB.jpgjpg Shaniko_TB.jpg manage 73 K 05 Jul 2013 - 08:52 AlainFranco Photo by Pierre Anfosso - France
shaniko01.jpgjpg shaniko01.jpg manage 256 K 22 Aug 2016 - 03:12 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
shaniko2.JPGJPG shaniko2.JPG manage 125 K 20 Apr 2020 - 13:22 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry Laurin
shaniko3.JPGJPG shaniko3.JPG manage 365 K 21 Jan 2021 - 16:24 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
Topic revision: r11 - 31 Mar 2022, TerryLaurin
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