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■(TB) 'May Magic'

1956, Schreiner

'May Magic' (Robert Schreiner, R. 1955) Seedling# J-478A. TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason bloom. Orchid-pink self. 'Crispette' X 'Pathfinder'. Schreiner 1956. Honorable Mention 1956; Judges' Choice 1957; Award of Merit 1959.

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Photo by Holly Johnson Minnesota zone 4bPhoto by David Potembski taken in my garden 2021, Finksburg, MD. Rescued from the Rebert Collection.Photo scanned from the 1956 Schreiners catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Gardenmaymagic fl

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: MAY MAGIC (Schr. '56) M. 36 in. (Crispette x Pathfinder). A very light orchid pink of beautiful flaring form with broad ruffled petals. A.M. 1959. 2.00.
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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
20170605_122941 TB May Magic (2RS).jpgjpg 20170605_122941 TB May Magic (2RS).jpg manage 184 K 22 Jul 2019 - 17:31 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 Photo by Holly Johnson Minnesota zone 4b
May Magic.jpgjpg May Magic.jpg manage 238 K 27 Sep 2021 - 18:28 DavidPotembski Photo by David Potembski taken in my garden 2021, Finksburg, MD. Rescued from the Rebert Collection.
maymagic01.JPGJPG maymagic01.JPG manage 210 K 27 Jul 2020 - 14:41 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1956 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
maymagic9.jpgjpg maymagic9.jpg manage 83 K 19 Feb 2023 - 19:39 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
maymagic90.jpgjpg maymagic90.jpg manage 86 K 19 Feb 2023 - 19:39 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
maymagic91.jpgjpg maymagic91.jpg manage 192 K 19 Feb 2023 - 19:40 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
maymagic_fl.jpgjpg maymagic_fl.jpg manage 40 K 18 Feb 2011 - 06:16 IrisP  
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