See

*
 

You are here: Iris Wiki>Pcn Web>PcnKillerSmile (08 Oct 2023, SteveTaniguchi)Edit Attach

■(PCN) 'Killer Smile'

2019, Ghio

'Killer Smile' (Joseph Ghio, R. 2019). Seedling RPP-151-Z. CA, 13" (33 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards yellow, lined overall blue-purple; style arms mid purple; falls yellow, blue lines signal, blue-purple lines overall. Seedling QP-93bo: (seedling NP-75H: ('Caught in the Wind' x 'Fresh Eyes') x seedling NP-64A: (seedling LP-103W, 'Conga Line' pod grandparent, x 'Fresh Eyes')) X 'Caboose'. Bay View 2019. Honorable Mention 2022

See below:

2023 photo of Killer Smile2023 photo of a branched stalk of Killer SmilePhoto by Joe Ghio-Bay View GardensPhoto by Joe Ghio-Bay View GardensPhoto by Joe Ghio-Bay View Gardens

References

Awaiting original catalog description
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some PCN cultivars may tolerate colder, others may tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10. Naturally they occur within 50 miles or less of the Pacific Coast)
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 tolerant of poor soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy

"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."

Interested in Pacific Coast Native iris? Please visit the: Society for Pacific Coast Native Iris website.

To Report errors do not use comment box but contact the Iris Encyclopedia Photo Manager or Iris Encyclopedia Manager Comment box is reserved for added information about the topic.

Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.

 

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Killer_Smile_2023.JPGJPG Killer_Smile_2023.JPG manage 95 K 07 Jun 2023 - 21:59 SteveTaniguchi 2023 photo of Killer Smile
Killer_Smile_b_2023.JPGJPG Killer_Smile_b_2023.JPG manage 69 K 08 Oct 2023 - 21:39 SteveTaniguchi 2023 photo of a branched stalk of Killer Smile
killersmile1.jpgjpg killersmile1.jpg manage 228 K 02 Apr 2020 - 18:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Joe Ghio-Bay View Gardens
killersmile2.jpgjpg killersmile2.jpg manage 195 K 08 Apr 2019 - 11:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Joe Ghio-Bay View Gardens
killersmile3.jpgjpg killersmile3.jpg manage 177 K 13 Apr 2020 - 02:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Joe Ghio-Bay View Gardens
Edit  | Attach | Print version | History: r15 < r14 < r13 < r12 | Backlinks | View wiki text | Edit wiki text | More topic actions
Topic revision: r15 - 08 Oct 2023, SteveTaniguchi
This site is powered by FoswikiCopyright © by the contributing authors. All material on this collaboration platform is the property of the contributing authors.
Ideas, requests, problems regarding Iris Wiki? Send feedback