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■(SIB) 'Illini Encore'

1968, Varner

'Illini Encore' (Steve Varner, R. 1966). Seedling 613. SIB, 40" (102 cm), Early to late bloom. Color Class-W1V, Standards white with light violet tint; Falls white overlaid with etching of light violet. ('Tealwood' x 'Snowcrest') X 63-1 ('Tealwood' x 'Tealwood'). Varner 1968. Honorable Mention 1969.

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Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionPhoto by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
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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
IlliniEncore01.jpgjpg IlliniEncore01.jpg manage 146 K 07 Jun 2014 - 00:24 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
illiniencore02.JPGJPG illiniencore02.JPG manage 78 K 19 Jun 2014 - 00:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
illiniencore5.JPGJPG illiniencore5.JPG manage 113 K 24 Jun 2023 - 02:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
Topic revision: r14 - 26 Mar 2024, DougChyz
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