■(SIB) 'Steve Varner'
1978, Briscoe
'Steve Varner' (
Harley Briscoe, R. 1976). Seedling 70 53B. SIB, 29" (74 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards lavender; falls same, veined lavender-blue, ruffled; bright blue stylearms.
'White Swirl' X
'Barbara's Choice'. Bellagamba 1978. Honorable Mention 1980;
Morgan Award 1982; Favorite Guest 1985;
Morgan-Wood Medal 1987.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing STEVE VARNER (Harley Briscoe of White Hall, ILL) -Sdlg. 70 53B. Siberian, 29", M. Light lavender self, veined lavender-blue. Bright blue stylearms. Wide and ruffled. Awarded best seedling at Chicago show in 1975 competing against all types of irises. HC '77. Sets seed. White Swirl X Barbara's Choice. $25.00. Louise Bellagamba. |
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Cultivation
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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