■(JI) 'Bewitching Twilight'
2000, Harris
'Bewitching Twilight' (
Chad Harris, R. 1999). Seedling 89JE6. JI (6+ F.), height 41" (104 cm), Midseason bloom. White ground, heavily brushed light blue (RHS 101C) fading to pastel blue (101D), signal yellow (2B) radiating veins extending halfway length of falls; style arms heavy cream yellow.
'Knight in Armor' X Marx seedling. Aitken 2000.
Honorable Mention 2005;
Award of Merit 2009;
Payne Medal 2013.
See below:
References:
From Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm catalog 2018: Bewitching Twilight (Harris '00) 41", M, 6+F, Very light pastel blue, style arms heavy cream yellow, 2-4 buds. $10.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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