■(TB) 'Lawrence Welk'
1977, Danielson
'Lawrence Welk' (
Henry Danielson, R. 1976) Seedling# D-75-1. TB, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. White self slightly tinted blue; navy blue beard.
'Winter Olympics' X seedling# 73-4: (
'New Snow' x
'Saffron Charm'). Mount Clare Iris 1977. High Commendation 1976, Honorable Mention 1978, Favorite Guest 1980, Award of Merit 1981.
See below:
References
From AIS Bulletin #224 Winter 1977 Introducing LAURENCE WELK—TB, 35", EM. Sdlg. D-75-1. Winter Olympics X Genetic Burst. This iris is a white self with a beard that is electric blue from the tip to the extreme bottom. The color of this beard is new to the tall bearded irises of today, and it is wider than most TB beards. Judges who have seen this iris say there is none like it. Three branches and terminal, well spaced, up to nine flowers. Plant habits are extremely good, and it is a fast increaser. Pod fertile. HC 1976. $40.00. Mount Clare Iris Garden. |
From Pleasure Iris Gardens catalog, 1984: LAWRENCE WELK--TV, 35", EM, Sdlg. D-75-1, Winter Olympics x Genetic Burst. The color of this Iris, as I stated last year, being pure white seems to vary in different gardens. Some say it has a bluish cast and others say it changes to white after the second day. It has an electric blue beard from the tip to extreme bottom and is wider than most TB of today. Three branches and terminal, well spaced, up to nine flowers. Plant habits are extremely good, and it is a fast increaser. HC 1976. HM 1978. Award of Merit 1981. $3.00 |
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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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