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