■(TB) 'Lilac Treat'
1970, Niswonger
'Lilac Treat' (
O. David Niswonger, R. 1969). Seedling 4-65. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class V1L, Lilac self; tangerine-red beard.
'Rippling Waters' X
'Lovely Letty'. Niswonger, Top o' the Ridge 1970. High Commendation 1969;
Honorable Mention 1971;
Award of Merit 1974.
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References
References:
From AIS Bulletin #197 April 1970 Introducing DANCING JEWEL (Roe '70). LILAC TREAT. Sdlg. 4-65. Rippling Waters X Lovely Letty. VIL, M. TB, 34". HC '69. Fertile both ways. A clean lilac self with beautiful form, exquisite ruffles and set off with a deep red beard. The falls are semi-flared and become more horizontal as the bloom ages and finally folds upward when the bloom is finished. It has produced some outstanding seedlings. It can be seen at the New York AIS Convention. $25.00. Cape Iris Gardens. |
From Alan Harper’s Top O’ The Ridge catalog,1971: LILAC TREAT (Niswonger 1970) TB 34" M V1L RIPPLING WATERS X LOVELY LETTY HC '69-'70. Lilac with red beard. Emphasis on form, with wide parts, gorgeous ruffling and "proper" flaring. Third among favorite Guest Iris at New York. $25.00 |
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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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