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■(TB) 'Acrobat'

1977, Williamson

'Acrobat' (Bryce Williamson, R. 1977). Seedling 1775-2. TB, 35" (90 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards medium lilac-violet, blended plum-brown from midribs; 1/4" plum-brown edge; falls silver lilac, 1/4" plum-brown edge, ochre-yellow shoulders; lemon beards tipped white. 'Déjà Vu' X 'Louise Watts.

Reported Rebloom in: AZ USDA Zone 9

See below:

Delane Langton, AIS Dallas 2013Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by K.Brewitt 2013 Dallas ConventionAcrobat at SelinaPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Will Plotner-Wildwood Gardensphoto taken in Parc Floral de Vincennes, Paris, France, zone 7

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Awaiting original catalog description
 

Culture:

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- SylvainRUAUD - 2010-02-27
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Acrobat04.JPGJPG Acrobat04.JPG manage 117 K 04 Dec 2016 - 18:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
AcrobatBHI15.JPGJPG AcrobatBHI15.JPG manage 2 MB 17 Dec 2015 - 14:53 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
AcrobatWP.jpgjpg AcrobatWP.jpg manage 57 K 13 Jul 2013 - 17:40 BetsyHiggins Photo by Will Plotner-Wildwood Gardens
Acrobat_com.jpgjpg Acrobat_com.jpg manage 47 K 09 Sep 2011 - 08:47 Main.selina49 Acrobat at Selina's Iris Garden
Iris_germanica_Acrobat.JPGJPG Iris_germanica_Acrobat.JPG manage 71 K 27 Feb 2010 - 14:36 Main.chinon36 photo taken in Parc Floral de Vincennes, Paris, France, zone 7
acrobat.jpgjpg acrobat.jpg manage 71 K 21 Oct 2013 - 22:32 Main.Harloiris Delane Langton, AIS Dallas 2013
acrobat5.JPGJPG acrobat5.JPG manage 74 K 30 Dec 2013 - 15:22 TerryLaurin Photo by K.Brewitt 2013 Dallas Convention
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