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■(JI) 'Lake Effect'

2004, Bauer/Coble

'Lake Effect' ( Bob Bauer and John Coble, R. 2004) Seedling J99A-1. JI (6 falls), 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Light medium blue centers and veins with pale blue to near white petal edges; style arms light blue, medium blue crests with light blue feathered tips. 'Crested Surf' X 'Sing The Blues'. Ensata 2004. Honorable Mention 2007; Award of Merit 2009; Payne Medal 2011.

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BHP 2164-X2 lake effect.jpglake01.JPGlakeeffect01.jpgLakeEffect01.JPGlakeeffect02.JPGlakeeffect03.jpglakeeffect04.jpglakeeffect040.JPGlakeeffect041.JPGlakeeffect042.JPGlakeeffect4.JPGlakeeffect5.jpglakeeffect5bh.jpglakeeffect6.JPGlakeeffect9.jpgLakeEffect by JanLauritzen.jpg
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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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BHP_2164-X2_lake_effect.jpgjpg BHP_2164-X2_lake_effect.jpg manage 324 K 20 Feb 2016 - 04:40 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
LakeEffect01.JPGJPG LakeEffect01.JPG manage 147 K 14 Dec 2015 - 22:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Harbour Breezes Daylilies & Japanese Iris-Head of Jeddore-Nova Scotia-Canada
LakeEffect_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg LakeEffect_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 68 K 13 Jun 2010 - 23:44 Main.janlauritzen Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
lake01.JPGJPG lake01.JPG manage 60 K 06 Mar 2015 - 01:12 TerryLaurin Photo by AIS Archives
lakeeffect01.jpgjpg lakeeffect01.jpg manage 67 K 14 Aug 2014 - 16:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Draycott Gardens
lakeeffect02.JPGJPG lakeeffect02.JPG manage 746 K 17 Dec 2015 - 14:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
lakeeffect03.jpgjpg lakeeffect03.jpg manage 210 K 04 Jul 2019 - 11:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
lakeeffect04.jpgjpg lakeeffect04.jpg manage 98 K 29 Jun 2020 - 19:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
lakeeffect040.JPGJPG lakeeffect040.JPG manage 285 K 06 Jul 2022 - 19:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
lakeeffect041.JPGJPG lakeeffect041.JPG manage 200 K 06 Jul 2022 - 19:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
lakeeffect042.JPGJPG lakeeffect042.JPG manage 269 K 21 Jun 2025 - 01:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris-Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
lakeeffect4.JPGJPG lakeeffect4.JPG manage 1 MB 11 Dec 2017 - 03:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
lakeeffect5.jpgjpg lakeeffect5.jpg manage 76 K 19 Jun 2013 - 21:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Ensata Gardens
lakeeffect5bh.jpgjpg lakeeffect5bh.jpg manage 40 K 09 Jan 2017 - 19:33 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
lakeeffect6.JPGJPG lakeeffect6.JPG manage 66 K 22 Aug 2013 - 23:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
lakeeffect9.jpgjpg lakeeffect9.jpg manage 164 K 04 Jun 2021 - 10:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
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