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■(TB) 'After Hours'

1981, Meek

'After Hours' (Duane Meek, R. 1981). Seedling B72-2-4. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Ruffled deep rich blue; self beard. 'Mount Repose' x 'Fanfare Orchid') X 'Blue Luster'. D. & J. Gardens 1981.

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Photo by Exline Iris GardenAFTER HOURS (D. Meek 1981)Photo by C T Iris PatchPhoto scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collectionColleen Modra Photophoto by BillPhoto scanned from the 1994 CooleyPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Exline Iris Garden
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From AIS Bulletin #241 April 1981 Introducing AFTER HOURS (D. Meek). Sdlg. B72-2-4. TB, 34", M. $25.00. Deep rich blue ruffled self, including beard. (Mount Repose x Fanfare Orchid) x Blue Luster)). D&J Gardens.
 

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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AFTER_HOURS_(D._Meek_1981).JPGJPG AFTER_HOURS_(D._Meek_1981).JPG manage 716 K 11 Aug 2016 - 01:30 PerryDyer  
AfterHOurs061105.jpgjpg AfterHOurs061105.jpg manage 37 K 18 Nov 2010 - 08:49 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
AfterHours01.jpgjpg AfterHours01.jpg manage 53 K 27 Sep 2014 - 02:56 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
AfterHoursBHI15.JPGJPG AfterHoursBHI15.JPG manage 2 MB 17 Dec 2015 - 14:57 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
AfterHoursEI.jpgjpg AfterHoursEI.jpg manage 40 K 07 Dec 2012 - 19:46 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
after01.jpgjpg after01.jpg manage 82 K 12 May 2015 - 19:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
afterhours02.JPGJPG afterhours02.JPG manage 88 K 23 Jun 2014 - 18:21 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
afterhours2.JPGJPG afterhours2.JPG manage 44 K 28 May 2013 - 15:01 TerryLaurin photo by Bill's Iris Gardens
afterhours9.JPGJPG afterhours9.JPG manage 332 K 25 Jan 2021 - 03:35 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
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