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■(IB) 'Rikki Tiki'
1976, Rogers
'Rikki Tiki' (Mark Rogers, R. 1976). Seedling #71-32-B. IB, 22" (56 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards grayed lavender, intensifying to much deeper shade at base; falls same with overlay of reddish violet-brown veining and flushing to a halo effect, mostly around beard; both standards and falls have a touch of cream; creamy chartreuse stylearms; blue-violet beard, yellow-orange in heart. 'Bloodspot' X seedling #66-4: (('Big Game' x 'Arlene Wood') x 'Commentary'. Sierra Vista 1976. Honorable Mention 1977; Judges Choice 1977, 1978; Award of Merit 1980.
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| From AIS Bulletin #222 July 1976 Introducing RIKKI TIKI (Rogers). IB, 22". Bloodspot X 66-4: ((Big Game x Arlene Wood) x Commentary). Grayed lavender stds., much deeper shade at base; F. have an overlay of reddish violet-brown veining and flushing in a halo effect. Prominent beards of blue-violet to yellow-orange. Sdlg. 71-32-73. $12.50 each. Sierra Vista Iris Gardens. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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| 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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RikiTiki01.jpg | manage | 51 K | 09 Aug 2014 - 20:54 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Malevil Iris Gardens |
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RikkiTiki02.JPG | manage | 53 K | 04 Dec 2014 - 17:07 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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ib_rikki_tiki_4_06_10_lt_mc.JPG | manage | 68 K | 23 Oct 2010 - 19:00 | Main.plantaddict487 | BJ SW MB Canada, Zone 3USDA |
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ib_rikki_tiki_4june07_ltb_mc.jpg | manage | 73 K | 23 Oct 2010 - 19:09 | Main.plantaddict487 | BJ SW MB Canada, Zone 3USDA |
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rikki-tiki2-07.jpg | manage | 24 K | 18 Sep 2011 - 22:09 | Main.mikeu | Rikki Tiki by Mike Unser |
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rikki02.JPG | manage | 57 K | 16 Jun 2014 - 16:02 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
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rikki03.JPG | manage | 86 K | 06 Jul 2014 - 23:01 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection |
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rikkitiki7.JPG | manage | 150 K | 05 Apr 2023 - 01:55 | TerryLaurin | Photo taken at 1980 AIS Dallas Convention by Verna Laurin at the Mathews Garden |
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