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■(TB) 'Seeker'

1981, Palmer

'Seeker' (Dorothy Palmer, R. 1980). Seedling# 2776B. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards very light blue; falls blue white, fading to white; blue beard; ruffled and crimped. Seedling# 9173E X seedling# 6873B. Echo Hill 1981. High Commendation 1980 (Sdlg. 2776B).

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From AIS Bulletin #241 April 1981 Introducing SEEKER-Sdlg. 2776B: Involved blue-bearded breeding. Another attractive addition to the elusive search for a white iris with a blue beard. The graceful billowing standards are near white with a tinge of blue at the hafts. The wide, very ruffled falls are pale blue when opening but soon fade to white. They are accented by blue beards. The very voluptuous, crisp, glistening flowers of heavy substance have strong stalks to display this beauty. It's a healthy grower with a heritage of many long years of bluebearded breeding. Truly an iris with flair and personality. Midseason, 34". $25.00. Echo Hill Gardens.
 


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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
SeekerAA.jpgjpg SeekerAA.jpg manage 20 K 07 Mar 2011 - 17:38 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Argyle Acres
rsz_seeker.jpgjpg rsz_seeker.jpg manage 71 K 10 Jan 2014 - 22:18 Main.Harloiris photo courtesy Scottie Finney
Topic revision: r9 - 08 Feb 2023, Harloiris
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