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■(TB) 'Polka'

2009, Johnson

'Polka' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2009). Seedling# TX58B. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards pale violet-white blushed violet at base; falls medium orchid, paler and bluer around red orange beards; sweet fragrance. 'Broken Heart' X 'Decadence'. Mid-America 2009. Honorable Mention 2012.

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From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2009: POLKA (T.Johnson 09) TB Early-Midseason 38” (97cm). This Polka is lively and spirited with plenty of bright color and flair. Palest violet white standards are blushed violet at bases and bouncing with ruffles and lace. Super wide and heavily ruffled falls are mid orchid, becoming paler and bluer around vibrant red orange beards. Strong, husky growth produces exceptional show stalks with 3-4 branches and 8-10 buds. Let the music begin. Sdlg. TX58B: Broken Heart X Decadence. $50.00.
 
 

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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-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-29
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Polka01.JPGJPG Polka01.JPG manage 124 K 26 Aug 2016 - 03:13 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
Polka_TB_Johnson__Broken_Heart_x_Decadence.jpgjpg Polka_TB_Johnson__Broken_Heart_x_Decadence.jpg manage 42 K 29 Jan 2010 - 11:26 Main.Laymont+ by Mid-America Garden Oregon USA
polka01.jpgjpg polka01.jpg manage 163 K 20 Mar 2017 - 02:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
polka02.JPGJPG polka02.JPG manage 51 K 06 Sep 2014 - 01:35 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
polka03.jpgjpg polka03.jpg manage 627 K 04 Jan 2016 - 16:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
polka04.jpgjpg polka04.jpg manage 49 K 05 May 2016 - 03:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
polka05.jpgjpg polka05.jpg manage 64 K 05 May 2016 - 03:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
polka06.jpgjpg polka06.jpg manage 227 K 01 Dec 2019 - 15:42 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
polka060.JPGJPG polka060.JPG manage 165 K 02 Feb 2024 - 13:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
polka2.jpgjpg polka2.jpg manage 45 K 07 Apr 2013 - 02:33 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
polka3.jpgjpg polka3.jpg manage 62 K 13 Nov 2013 - 14:42 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
polka4.JPGJPG polka4.JPG manage 134 K 05 May 2016 - 03:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
polka8.JPGJPG polka8.JPG manage 518 K 27 Feb 2020 - 14:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Gerard Raffaelli-France
polka9.JPGJPG polka9.JPG manage 238 K 27 Feb 2020 - 14:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Gerard Raffaelli-France
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