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■(TB) 'Mercator'

2020, Nouwen

'Mercator' (Etienne Nouwen, R. 2020). Seedling EN15AB17. TB, 41" (105 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards rose pink, infused and veined violet purple in the center; style arms rose-pink, purple stigmatic lip; falls rose-pink, lighter in the center, darker at hafts, sometimes washed purple-blue; beards deep salmon in throat, ends salmon pink. Slight sweet fragrance. 'Simply Sensational' X 'Asian Plum'.

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References

See: IRIS et BULBEUSES n°170, 2020, p. 46, photo 4th cover.
 

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.

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
mercator.jpgjpg mercator.jpg manage 213 K 02 Nov 2020 - 12:27 UnknownUser Photo Etienne Nouwen, Belgium
mercator7.JPGJPG mercator7.JPG manage 191 K 15 Dec 2020 - 03:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Etienne Nouwen-Belgium
mercator8.JPGJPG mercator8.JPG manage 129 K 15 Dec 2020 - 03:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Etienne Nouwen-Belgium
mercator9.JPGJPG mercator9.JPG manage 130 K 15 Dec 2020 - 03:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Etienne Nouwen-Belgium
Topic revision: r8 - 06 Nov 2022, af.83
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