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■(TB) 'Helen Cochran'

1996, McWhirter by Feuerstein

'Helen Cochran' (James McWhirter by Abram Feuerstein, R. 1996). Seedling# J89-83-1. TB, 35" (89 cm), Early midseason bloom. Ruffled white self; beards white, slight yellow in throat; pronounced spicy fragrance. Denney seedling# 79-174: ('Regents' Row' sibling x 'Winterscape') X 'Navajo Jewel'. Stockton 1996. Honorable Mention 1999.

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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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
HelenCochran02.JPGJPG HelenCochran02.JPG manage 83 K 26 Mar 2014 - 22:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
HelenCochran03.JPGJPG HelenCochran03.JPG manage 60 K 26 Mar 2014 - 22:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
HelenCochran4.jpgjpg HelenCochran4.jpg manage 28 K 15 Aug 2013 - 02:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Hildenbrandt's Iris Garden
HelenCochranBJ.jpgjpg HelenCochranBJ.jpg manage 59 K 21 Feb 2012 - 20:09 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
HelenCochranIF.jpgjpg HelenCochranIF.jpg manage 39 K 28 Nov 2011 - 18:22 BetsyHiggins Photo from The Iris Farm
helencochran01.jpgjpg helencochran01.jpg manage 59 K 01 Sep 2014 - 19:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
helencochran3.jpgjpg helencochran3.jpg manage 41 K 02 Mar 2013 - 20:53 TerryLaurin Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
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