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■(JI) 'First Act'

2004, Bauer/Coble

'First Act' ( Bob Bauer and John Coble, R. 2004) Seedling J95E-1. JI (6 falls), 34" (86 cm), Very early bloom. Red wine self; style arms near white with red violet edges and crests, yellow signal. Seedling J90EC-1: ('World's Delight' x 'Bellender Blue') X self. Ensata 2004.

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Photo by Ensata GardensPhoto by Ensata GardensPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek GardenPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-04-21
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
FirstAct01.jpgjpg FirstAct01.jpg manage 83 K 30 Apr 2014 - 15:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Ensata Gardens
firstact02.JPGJPG firstact02.JPG manage 81 K 01 Feb 2015 - 13:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Ensata Gardens
firstact03.JPGJPG firstact03.JPG manage 832 K 09 Dec 2017 - 20:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
firstact030.JPGJPG firstact030.JPG manage 250 K 22 Dec 2023 - 21:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
firstact5.JPGJPG firstact5.JPG manage 212 K 20 Jun 2024 - 14:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
firstact50.JPGJPG firstact50.JPG manage 200 K 20 Jun 2024 - 14:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
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