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■(TB) 'Feminine Charm'
1974, Kegerise
'Feminine Charm' (Evelyn Kegerise, R. 1973). Seedling# 68-2-B. TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards light pink, edged golden peach; falls light peach, edged deeper, golden peach haft; deep peach beard; ruffled and laced. 'Christie Anne' X 'Rippling Waters'. Evelyn Kegerise 1974. High Commendation 1973; Honorable Mention 1976, Award of Merit 1978; Franklin Cook Cup 1978.
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| From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing FEMININE CHARM. 68-2-B. (Christie Anne X Rippling Waters). 1973 Convention viewers described this iris as "distinctive." Blooms have light pink standards edged golden peach; falls are light peach with golden peach edges and hafts. All flower parts are ruffled and laced. Lovely semi-flaring flower form. Good substance. Bud count nine. Well-branched, sturdy stalks. Fertile both ways. M-L, 32". 17 votes for HC 1973. $25.00. Evelyn Kegerise. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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| 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. |
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FeminineCharm01.JPG | manage | 53 K | 12 Dec 2014 - 00:46 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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FeminineCharm02.JPG | manage | 75 K | 16 Aug 2021 - 02:10 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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FeminineCharm12BHI.jpg | manage | 51 K | 18 Apr 2012 - 22:40 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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Feminine_Charm.JPG | manage | 40 K | 02 Feb 2011 - 06:01 | IrisP | |
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femiminecharm1.jpg | manage | 30 K | 28 Nov 2018 - 19:37 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary. |
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femininecharm5.JPG | manage | 134 K | 25 May 2024 - 21:10 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden |
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femininecharm50.JPG | manage | 144 K | 25 May 2024 - 21:10 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden |
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femininecharm9.JPG | manage | 218 K | 03 Apr 2023 - 12:31 | TerryLaurin | Photo taken at 1978 AIS San Jose Convention by Verna Laurin at the Corlew Garden |
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rsz_femininecharm-jb.jpg | manage | 71 K | 10 Dec 2012 - 16:33 | Main.Harloiris | Photo by John Black, zone 4, Montana |
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