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■(TB) 'Chief Waukesha'

1978, Blodgett

'Chief Waukesha' (Arthur Blodgett, R. 1977). Seedling# 73-88. TB, 37" (94 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards ox-blood red (HCC 823/1); falls oxblood red (823); red beard tipped orange. 'Pink Favorite' X seedling# 71-71: ('Topaz Gem' x unknown). Blodgett 1978. Honorable Mention 1980

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Photo by Exline Iris GardenPhoto by Barry Blyth-AustraliaChief WaukeshaPhoto by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by Exline Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing CHIEF WAUKESHA (A. Blodgett). #73-88. TB, 37", Pink Favorite X (Topaz Gem x unknown). Oxblood red self, B. same tipped orange. Well branched and a vigorous grower. The red that showed up well at the Memphis Convention Gardens. HC '77. $25.00. Blodgett Iris 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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ChiefWaukeshaEI.jpgjpg ChiefWaukeshaEI.jpg manage 41 K 10 Dec 2012 - 15:47 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
ChiefWaukeska11.JPGJPG ChiefWaukeska11.JPG manage 77 K 13 Aug 2021 - 18:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ChiefWaukeska12BHI.jpgjpg ChiefWaukeska12BHI.jpg manage 65 K 15 Apr 2012 - 18:22 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Chief_Waukesha.JPGJPG Chief_Waukesha.JPG manage 73 K 31 Jan 2011 - 20:34 IrisP  
chief02.jpgjpg chief02.jpg manage 103 K 05 Jun 2015 - 02:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
chief03.jpgjpg chief03.jpg manage 56 K 19 Jun 2015 - 19:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
chiefwaukecna1.jpgjpg chiefwaukecna1.jpg manage 37 K 26 Nov 2018 - 21:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.
chiefwaukesha01.JPGJPG chiefwaukesha01.JPG manage 593 K 05 May 2018 - 03:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
chiefwaukesha02.JPGJPG chiefwaukesha02.JPG manage 451 K 05 May 2018 - 03:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
chiefwaukesha03.JPGJPG chiefwaukesha03.JPG manage 129 K 10 Jun 2020 - 02:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
chiefwaukesha04.JPGJPG chiefwaukesha04.JPG manage 165 K 10 Jun 2020 - 02:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
chiefwaukesha05.JPGJPG chiefwaukesha05.JPG manage 258 K 23 Dec 2021 - 02:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
chiefwaukesha050.JPGJPG chiefwaukesha050.JPG manage 229 K 23 Dec 2021 - 02:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
chiefwaukesha9.JPGJPG chiefwaukesha9.JPG manage 241 K 18 Feb 2023 - 14:09 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
chiefwaukesha90.jpgjpg chiefwaukesha90.jpg manage 209 K 18 Feb 2023 - 14:09 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
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