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(TB) 'Spirit Magnolia'

1944, Wareham

'Spirit Magnolia' (John Wareham, R. 1944) TB. Midseason late bloom. Color Class W4. From seedlings derived from 'Dominion' x I. trojana .

In 1944, ‘Spirit Magnolia’ was observed in John Wareham’s garden in Cincinnati, OH. Remarks stated that it was an outstanding white flower of large size; its handsome proportions made of heavy velvet-like material, and with rich solid hafts of velvety deep yellow, lightly laciniated. (Gersdorff, 1945, p. 48).

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References

Awaiting original catalog description
Gersdorff, C. (1945). Iris review, 1942 and 1944. Bulletin of the American Iris Society, 96(February 1945), 45-51).

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.
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