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■(TB) 'Shadow Magic'

1977, Hamner

'Shadow Magic' (Bernard Hamner R. 1976). Seedling# 70-5. TB, 33" (84 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards lobelia blue (RHS 91D), hafts and midrib deepening to 90D; falls dark violet-blue (90A); self beard; lightly ruffled. 'Strange Magic' X 'Apropos' x 'Berceuse'). Hamner 1977. High Commendation 1976, Honorable Mention 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing SHADOW MAGIC-TB, 32-34", E-M. A neglecta with personality and masculine charm. Domed stands are lobelia blue, deepening to dark violet-blue along the midribs. The dark violet-blue falls are round and flaring. All petal parts are lightly ruffled. Self beard. A knock out! Sdlg. 70-5. Strange Magic X (Apropos x Berceuse). HC 1976. $25.00. Hamner's Iris Garden.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
ShadowMagic01.JPGJPG ShadowMagic01.JPG manage 53 K 05 Dec 2014 - 20:09 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ShadowMagic02.JPGJPG ShadowMagic02.JPG manage 90 K 30 Aug 2021 - 18:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ShadowMagic12BHI.JPGJPG ShadowMagic12BHI.JPG manage 83 K 03 May 2012 - 19:38 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ShadowMagicEI.jpgjpg ShadowMagicEI.jpg manage 39 K 19 Dec 2012 - 17:54 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
shadow01.jpgjpg shadow01.jpg manage 90 K 28 Jun 2015 - 01:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
shadowmagic02.JPGJPG shadowmagic02.JPG manage 57 K 07 Jul 2014 - 15:55 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
shadowmagic03.JPGJPG shadowmagic03.JPG manage 100 K 17 Jun 2014 - 01:29 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
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