■(JI) 'Pink Playmate'
2018, Harris
'Pink Playmate' (
Chad Harris, R. 2017). Seedling# 08JH4. JI (6 falls), 24" (61 cm), Midseason bloom. Bright pink (RHS 75C) self, gold-yellow (12A) signal; full round, very ruffled form.
'Saigyozakura' X seedling# 00JF3: (
'Saigyozakura' x
'Hime Kagami'). Mt. Pleasant 2018.
Honorable Mention 2021;
Award of Merit 2023.
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From Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm catalog 2018: Pink Playmate - Solid bright pink with heavy ruffling. Shorter than most at 24 inches tall. Perfect for the container. $35.00 plus Shipping and Handling. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils |
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. |
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