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■(SIB) 'Dear Dianne'

1979, McEwen

'Dear Dianne' (Currier McEwen, R. 1979). Seedling T3 73/62(2). SIB (tetraploid), 27" (69 cm), Midseason bloom. Medium dark blue-violet (RHS 89B) with distinct narrow silver edge on falls; white signal. Seedling T2 70/48(3): (('White Swirl' x 'Violet Flare') x ('Blue Brilliant' x unknown)) X seedling T1 68/9(1): ('White Swirl' x 'Polly Dodge'). McEwen 1979. Honorable Mention 1981.

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Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris FarmPhoto by Barry BlythPhoto by Fieldstone GardensDetail of photo by Betsy HigginsPhoto by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada

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From AIS Bulletin #234 Summer 1979 Introducing DEAR DIANNE (T3 73/62®): Tetraploid, 27", M. Our finest Siberian to date. Flowers 6" with 2-1/2", flaring falls. Velvety, dark blue-violet with narrow white edge around falls. Well branched and budded. From seedlings involving White Swirl, Violet Flare, Blue Brilliant and Polly Dodg. $30.00. Currier McEwen.
 
 

Cultivation

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 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, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5,
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
2009_SIB_DearDianne.jpgjpg 2009_SIB_DearDianne.jpg manage 43 K 13 Jun 2010 - 03:48 Main.wilsonjh Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
DearDianne01.jpgjpg DearDianne01.jpg manage 105 K 26 Apr 2015 - 12:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth
DearDianne2.jpgjpg DearDianne2.jpg manage 31 K 28 Jul 2013 - 15:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Fieldstone Gardens
DearDianne216.jpgjpg DearDianne216.jpg manage 13 K 19 Aug 2016 - 19:29 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
deardianne9.JPGJPG deardianne9.JPG manage 174 K 24 Jun 2023 - 01:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
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