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■(IB) 'Rikki Tiki'

1976, Rogers

'Rikki Tiki' (Mark Rogers, R. 1976). Seedling #71-32-B. IB, 22" (56 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards grayed lavender, intensifying to much deeper shade at base; falls same with overlay of reddish violet-brown veining and flushing to a halo effect, mostly around beard; both standards and falls have a touch of cream; creamy chartreuse stylearms; blue-violet beard, yellow-orange in heart. 'Bloodspot' X seedling #66-4: (('Big Game' x 'Arlene Wood') x 'Commentary'. Sierra Vista 1976. Honorable Mention 1977; Judges Choice 1977, 1978; Award of Merit 1980.

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From AIS Bulletin #222 July 1976 Introducing RIKKI TIKI (Rogers). IB, 22". Bloodspot X 66-4: ((Big Game x Arlene Wood) x Commentary). Grayed lavender stds., much deeper shade at base; F. have an overlay of reddish violet-brown veining and flushing in a halo effect. Prominent beards of blue-violet to yellow-orange. Sdlg. 71-32-73. $12.50 each. Sierra Vista Iris Gardens.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- DougChyz - 2010-05-03
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
RikiTiki01.jpgjpg RikiTiki01.jpg manage 51 K 09 Aug 2014 - 20:54 Main.TLaurin Photo by Malevil Iris Gardens
RikkiTiki02.JPGJPG RikkiTiki02.JPG manage 53 K 04 Dec 2014 - 17:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ib_rikki_tiki_4_06_10_lt_mc.JPGJPG ib_rikki_tiki_4_06_10_lt_mc.JPG manage 68 K 23 Oct 2010 - 19:00 Main.plantaddict487 BJ SW MB Canada, Zone 3USDA
ib_rikki_tiki_4june07_ltb_mc.jpgjpg ib_rikki_tiki_4june07_ltb_mc.jpg manage 73 K 23 Oct 2010 - 19:09 Main.plantaddict487 BJ SW MB Canada, Zone 3USDA
rikki-tiki2-07.jpgjpg rikki-tiki2-07.jpg manage 24 K 18 Sep 2011 - 22:09 Main.mikeu Rikki Tiki by Mike Unser
rikki02.JPGJPG rikki02.JPG manage 57 K 16 Jun 2014 - 16:02 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
rikki03.JPGJPG rikki03.JPG manage 86 K 06 Jul 2014 - 23:01 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
rikkitiki7.JPGJPG rikkitiki7.JPG manage 150 K 05 Apr 2023 - 01:55 Main.TLaurin Photo taken at 1980 AIS Dallas Convention by Verna Laurin at the Mathews Garden
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