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■(JI) 'Geishoui'

1846, Shōō

'Geishoui' (Matsudaira Shōō by Chad Harris, R. 2021). JI (9 F.), 42" (107 cm), Late bloom. Style arms white edged mid red-violet, multiple, crests white, edged mid red-violet; falls mid red-violet (RHS 77A-77B), large white central blaze with rays, gold signal spiking into the petal with a sunburst pattern, slight green cast in throat; Edo style, flared form. Parentage unknown. Japan, 1846.

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Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm

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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.

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