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■(TB) 'Fancy Stitches'

1991, Burch

'Fancy Stitches' (James Burch, R. 1992). Seedling# 46-6. TB, 42" (107 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards white ground, dotted and stitched blue violet (RHS 91A) on edge; falls white ground, stitched blue violet (91A) on edge; beards yellow. Seedling# 39-19: (('Babbling Brook' x 'Kimberly') x 'Charmed Circle') X 'Peek-a-Blue'. Burch Iris 1991. Honorable Mention 1996.

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Photo by Mike UnserPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Sandy Ives.
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From AIS Bulletin #285 April 1992 Introducing FANCY STITCHES-TB. Bright yellow beards (13B) rest on snow white falls that are encircled with a stitched band of blue violet (91A). Standards are dotted and stitched with the same blue violet. The strong 40"+ stalks hold 8 blossoms that last throughout the bloom season. $30.00. Burch Iris Garden.
 

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 - 2011-03-07

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FancyStitchesBHI.jpgjpg FancyStitchesBHI.jpg manage 107 K 18 Nov 2011 - 14:56 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
FancyStitchesSI.JPGJPG FancyStitchesSI.JPG manage 324 K 09 Apr 2019 - 15:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Ives.
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