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■(JI) 'Kimono Silk'

2008, Bauer/Coble

'Kimono Silk' (Bob Bauer and John Coble, R. 2008) Seedling J01A-4. JI (6 falls), 40" (102 cm). Midseason bloom. Falls white, central dusting of bright blue between the white rays, yellow signal; style arms pure white, crests same. 'Lake Effect' X 'Frosted Pyramid'. Ensata 2008. Honorable Mention 2012, Award of Merit 2016, Payne Medal 2018.

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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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KimonoSilk01.jpgjpg KimonoSilk01.jpg manage 147 K 14 Dec 2015 - 22:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Harbour Breezes Daylilies & Japanese Iris-Head of Jeddore-Nova Scotia-Canada
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Topic revision: r21 - 25 Dec 2023, TerryLaurin
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