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■(TB) 'Minnesota Glitters'

1967, Bakke-Messer

'Minnesota Glitters' (Bakke-Messer, R. 1966). Seedling# 64-5D. TB, 28" (71 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-RO5L, Deep, intense apricot overlaid with flush of pink; touch of gold in throat; ruffled; dark tangerine beard. 'Glittering Amber' X 'Valimar'. Riverdale 1967. Honorable Mention 1968.

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Photo by HIPS ArchivesPhoto scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto scanned from the 1976 Schreiners catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #185 April 1967 Introducing MINNESOTA GLITTERS (Bakke-Messer) TB. 28". A bright, fresh shade of glittering intense apricot overlaid with a flush of pink. Touch of gold in the throat. Deeply ruffled. Dark tangerine beard. Excellent substance. A good grower and increaser. $20.00. Riverdale Iris Gardens.
 
 

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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MinnesotaGlitters11.JPGJPG MinnesotaGlitters11.JPG manage 72 K 24 Aug 2021 - 02:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
MinnesotaGlitters12BHI.jpgjpg MinnesotaGlitters12BHI.jpg manage 86 K 27 Apr 2012 - 13:52 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
MinnesotaGlittersBHI15.JPGJPG MinnesotaGlittersBHI15.JPG manage 101 K 29 Dec 2015 - 19:38 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
minnesotaglitters01.jpgjpg minnesotaglitters01.jpg manage 96 K 31 Mar 2016 - 13:56 TerryLaurin Photo by HIPS Archives
minnesotaglitters03.JPGJPG minnesotaglitters03.JPG manage 906 K 17 Apr 2017 - 18:53 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
minnesotaglitters1.jpgjpg minnesotaglitters1.jpg manage 35 K 03 Dec 2018 - 14:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary.
minnesotaglitters9.JPGJPG minnesotaglitters9.JPG manage 337 K 13 Oct 2020 - 21:53 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1976 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
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