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From AIS Bulletin #242 July 1981 Introducing TEAL VELVET (T172/101(2))-Tetraploid, 34", VE-M. A 5" rich reddish purple self (RHS 86A) distinguished by its extremely early bloom and velvety texture. Only 2 buds but successive stalks give ample bloom. Fertile only with tetraploids. Ruffled Velvet X Tealwood colchicine treated. $30.00. Currier McEwen. |
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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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2009_SIB_TealVelvet.jpg | manage | 31 K | 13 Jun 2010 - 04:14 | Main.wilsonjh | Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm |
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TealVelvet01.JPG | manage | 210 K | 12 Jan 2017 - 04:11 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Homestead Farms Nursery |
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TealVelvet03.jpg | manage | 220 K | 29 Jan 2017 - 04:13 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm |
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TealVelvet1.jpg | manage | 25 K | 15 Jun 2016 - 20:04 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery |
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TealVelvet3.jpg | manage | 10 K | 28 Jul 2013 - 18:52 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Fieldstone Gardens |
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Teal_Velvet.jpg | manage | 47 K | 16 Jan 2010 - 01:17 | MichaelGreenfield | Photo by John Bruce |
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Tealvelvet30.JPG | manage | 194 K | 02 Mar 2025 - 20:28 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Fieldstone Gardens |
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tealvelvet01.jpg | manage | 26 K | 11 Sep 2014 - 20:30 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom |
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tealvelvet02.JPG | manage | 78 K | 19 Jun 2014 - 16:21 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
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tealvelvet03.jpg | manage | 77 K | 14 Jul 2014 - 20:30 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada |
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tealvelvet04.jpg | manage | 236 K | 20 Jun 2018 - 22:10 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada |
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tealvelvet2.jpg | manage | 47 K | 10 Nov 2017 - 14:55 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Gintaras Kilmaitis-Irisu Pasaulis-Lithuania |
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tealvelvet3.jpg | manage | 672 K | 17 Aug 2017 - 03:05 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Les Jardin du Chateau Vullierens-Switzerland |
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tealvelvet4.jpeg | manage | 17 K | 21 Sep 2013 - 18:32 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Portes Des Iris-Switzerland |
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tealvelvet5.JPG | manage | 66 K | 27 Feb 2014 - 17:28 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania |
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tealvelvet6.JPG | manage | 62 K | 27 Feb 2014 - 17:45 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania |
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tealvelvet7.JPG | manage | 64 K | 27 Feb 2014 - 17:47 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania |
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tealvelvet8.jpg | manage | 231 K | 03 Mar 2014 - 20:50 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm |
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tealvelvet9.JPG | manage | 183 K | 12 Apr 2023 - 15:18 | TerryLaurin | Photo taken at 1983 AIS Boston Convention by Verna Laurin at the Waite Garden |