■(TB) 'Georgia Girl'
1971, Sexton
'Georgia Girl' (
Neva Sexton, R. 1970). Seedling# 1-66. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early bloom. Deep peach self; self beard.
'New Moon' X
'Beauty Secret'. Sexton 1971. Honorable Mention 1972; Award of Merit 1976.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #201 April 1971 Introducing GEORGIA GIRL (Sexton '71) (New Moon X Beauty Secret) E. 36". A sparkling, deep rich peach pink with a coral flush. Self beard. Large, beautiful form flowers with extra broad heavy substanced petals, closed standards and flaring falls. Well-branched stalks with many blooms. Net $25.00. Sexton's Iris Garden. |
GEORGIA GIRL has been described as a peach-colored 'NEW MOON'. I want to see it again before agreeing. It has more increase than any other iris in my garden. [Mullin, Ron (1971). Irises I Like, American Iris Society Bulletin 204(January 1972), 11.] |
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Historic Iris Preservation Society link. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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