■(TB) 'Sneak Preview'
1980, Nelson
'Sneak Preview' (
John Nelson, R. 1980). Seedling# 96-73R. TB, 36" (91 cm). Very early to early bloom. Ruffled soft apricot orange; tangerine red beard. ((1068C: (
'Wenatchee Valley' x
'Glacier Sunset') x
'Georgia Girl') x (
'Buffy' x seedling# 1068C)) x ((seedling# 1969A: (
'Tinsel Town' x
'Wenatchee Valley') x
'Buffy') x (seedling# 1068C x
'Georgia Girl')). Cottage Gardens 1980. Honorable Mention 1984.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, OR, TX. USDA Zones 7, 8
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From AIS Bulletin #237 April 1980 Introducing SNEAK PREVIEW (John Nelson, 1980). TB, VE, 38". Another early variety to get your 'iris fever' at a high pitch! A soft apricot-orange self on strong, well-branched stalks. The flowers are ruffled and of heavy substance, topped off with tangerine-red beards. One of the most vigorous varieties in the garden, guaranteeing you good bloom on a one-year plant. (((1068C: Wenatchee Valley x Glacier Sunset) x Georgia Girl) x (Buffy x 1068C» X (((1969A: Tinsel Town x Wenatchee Valley) x Buffy) x (1068C x Georgia Girl». $25.00. Cottage Gardens. |
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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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BobPries - 2011-03-07