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■(IB) 'Langport Warrior'

1970, Kelways

'Langport Warrior' (Kelways, R. 1995). IB, 18" (45 cm), Late midseason bloom. Magenta violet, falls with darker patch; beards gold. Parentage unknown. Kelways 1970.

See below:

Langport Warrior 01 - AK.jpgLangport Warrior 02 - AK.jpgLangport Warrior 03 - AK.jpgLangport Warrior 04 - AK.jpgLangport Warrior 05 - AK.jpgLangportWarrior9.JPG

References:

Kelways 2004 website: "Langport Warrior - A deep magenta violet self, with darker falls and a deeper splash. Free flowering. Large image. Price: £3.20"
Kelways catalogue 1998: (Kelway 1995) A deep magenta violet self, with darker falls and a deeper splash. Ht. 46cm
 
Kelways catalogue 1970:Deep violet with darker patch on the falls and gold beard. 18 ins.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Langport Warrior 01 - AK.jpgjpg Langport Warrior 01 - AK.jpg manage 191 K 15 Jan 2026 - 13:12 AndrewKing Langport Warrior - photo by Andrew King, Somerset, United Kingdom
Langport Warrior 02 - AK.jpgjpg Langport Warrior 02 - AK.jpg manage 169 K 15 Jan 2026 - 13:12 AndrewKing Langport Warrior - photo by Andrew King, Somerset, United Kingdom
Langport Warrior 03 - AK.jpgjpg Langport Warrior 03 - AK.jpg manage 126 K 15 Jan 2026 - 13:12 AndrewKing Langport Warrior - photo by Andrew King, Somerset, United Kingdom
Langport Warrior 04 - AK.jpgjpg Langport Warrior 04 - AK.jpg manage 245 K 15 Jan 2026 - 13:12 AndrewKing Langport Warrior - photo by Andrew King, Somerset, United Kingdom
Langport Warrior 05 - AK.jpgjpg Langport Warrior 05 - AK.jpg manage 164 K 15 Jan 2026 - 13:12 AndrewKing Langport Warrior - photo by Andrew King, Somerset, United Kingdom
LangportWarrior9.JPGJPG LangportWarrior9.JPG manage 39 K 12 Apr 2021 - 03:04 TerryLaurin Photo scanned by Anne Milner-from the B.I.S( British Iris Society) slide collection
Topic revision: r15 - 15 Jan 2026, BrewItt
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