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■(SIB) 'Maranatha'

1974, Varner

'Maranatha' (Steve Varner, R. 1973). Seedling 177. SIB, 40" (102 cm), Midseason late bloom. Royal purple self; little signal showing, giving self effect. Sensenbach #6 X 'Tealwood'. Illini Iris 1974. Honorable Mention 1975.

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George Bacon - Breezeway Iris GardenGeorge Bacon - Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by John BrucePhoto scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionPhoto by Tranquil Lake NurseryPhoto by Will Plotner-Wildwood GardensPhoto by Sans Souci NurseryPhoto by Karen Lockyear-taken at Aurora Borealis Iris Garden,Aurora,Ontario-CanadaPhoto by Karen Lockyear-taken at Aurora Borealis Iris Garden,Aurora,Ontario-CanadaPhoto by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-CanadaPhoto 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
Maranatha SIB Steve Varner 1973 (1).jpgjpg Maranatha SIB Steve Varner 1973 (1).jpg manage 544 K 17 Mar 2021 - 20:10 Main.georgebacon George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden
Maranatha SIB Steve Varner 1973.jpgjpg Maranatha SIB Steve Varner 1973.jpg manage 490 K 17 Mar 2021 - 20:10 Main.georgebacon George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden
Maranatha.jpgjpg Maranatha.jpg manage 44 K 15 Jan 2010 - 22:35 MichaelGreenfield Photo by John Bruce
Maranatha02.jpgjpg Maranatha02.jpg manage 84 K 12 Jun 2014 - 02:06 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
Maranatha03.jpgjpg Maranatha03.jpg manage 75 K 12 Jun 2014 - 02:08 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
Maranatha1.jpgjpg Maranatha1.jpg manage 20 K 15 Jun 2016 - 18:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
Maranatha2.JPGJPG Maranatha2.JPG manage 32 K 27 Sep 2013 - 02:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Will Plotner-Wildwood Gardens
Maranatha3.jpgjpg Maranatha3.jpg manage 64 K 25 Nov 2013 - 20:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Sans Souci Nursery
marantha01.JPGJPG marantha01.JPG manage 226 K 26 Jun 2017 - 02:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Karen Lockyear-taken at Aurora Borealis Iris Garden,Aurora,Ontario-Canada
marantha02.JPGJPG marantha02.JPG manage 164 K 26 Jun 2017 - 02:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Karen Lockyear-taken at Aurora Borealis Iris Garden,Aurora,Ontario-Canada
marantha5.JPGJPG marantha5.JPG manage 208 K 24 Jun 2023 - 02:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
marantha50.JPGJPG marantha50.JPG manage 201 K 24 Jun 2023 - 02:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
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