1978, Briscoe
'Steve Varner' (Harley Briscoe, R. 1976). Seedling 70 53B. SIB, 29" (74 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards lavender; falls same, veined lavender-blue, ruffled; bright blue stylearms. 'White Swirl' X 'Barbara's Choice'. Bellagamba 1978. Honorable Mention 1980; Morgan Award 1982; Favorite Guest 1985; Morgan-Wood Medal 1987.
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From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing STEVE VARNER (Harley Briscoe of White Hall, ILL) -Sdlg. 70 53B. Siberian, 29", M. Light lavender self, veined lavender-blue. Bright blue stylearms. Wide and ruffled. Awarded best seedling at Chicago show in 1975 competing against all types of irises. HC '77. Sets seed. White Swirl X Barbara's Choice. $25.00. Louise Bellagamba. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 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, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5, |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-01-09
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | Steve Varner9.jpg | manage | 25 K | 14 Apr 2022 - 12:22 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery |
jpg | SteveVarner6.jpg | manage | 70 K | 25 Nov 2013 - 21:30 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Sans Souci Nursery |
jpg | Steve_varner_sb_e.jpg | manage | 45 K | 20 Aug 2010 - 07:41 | Main.rivdel | Steve Varner in New Zealand,in my garden by Stephanie Boot |
jpg | stevevarner01.jpg | manage | 145 K | 21 Nov 2015 - 14:37 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia |
jpg | stevevarner02.jpg | manage | 104 K | 01 Jun 2014 - 19:53 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
JPG | stevevarner1.JPG | manage | 71 K | 26 Jan 2012 - 18:53 | Main.htb | ©2003 Laurie Frazer |
jpg | stevevarner2.jpg | manage | 600 K | 15 Aug 2017 - 15:54 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Les Jardin du Chateau Vullierens-Switzerland |
JPG | stevevarner4.JPG | manage | 84 K | 26 Jan 2012 - 18:54 | Main.htb | ©2004 Laurie Frazer |
jpeg | stevevarner5.jpeg | manage | 16 K | 21 Sep 2013 - 18:30 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Portes Des Iris-Switzerland |
jpg | stevevarner5.jpg | manage | 30 K | 11 May 2013 - 20:00 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Homestead Farms |
jpg | stevevarner7.jpg | manage | 75 K | 22 Jan 2014 - 15:22 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Iris of Sissinghurst-United Kingdom |
JPG | stevevarner9.JPG | manage | 164 K | 04 Apr 2023 - 01:48 | Main.TLaurin | Photo taken at 1979 AIS Huntsville Convention by Verna Laurin at the Van Valkenburg Garden |
JPG | stevevarner90.JPG | manage | 208 K | 05 Apr 2023 - 13:50 | Main.TLaurin | Photo taken at 1981 AIS St. Louis Convention by Verna Laurin at the Chism Garden |
JPG | stevevarner91.JPG | manage | 205 K | 14 Apr 2023 - 12:15 | Main.TLaurin | Photo taken at 1985 AIS Indianapolis Convention by Verna Laurin at the Stallcop Garden |