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■(TB) 'My Friend Jonathan'

1994, Miller

'My Friend Jonathan' (Bernice Miller, R. 1996) TB, height 36" (91 cm). Early midseason bloom and rebloom (August-Novovember in Alabama). Bright fuchsia and brick blend, veined chocolate; beards bronze; lightly ruffled, faintly laced. 'Sheba's Queen' X H. Wright seedling: ( 'Emma Louisa' x 'Magic Melody'). Garden of the Enchanted Rainbow 1994.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: AL, AZ, CA, ID, IL, MD, MS, MT, NC, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, Ontario. USDA Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 6, 8, 9, 10

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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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  • Floración en Veracruz, México el 25/02/24, tres capullos, en maceta, un año de cultivo -- WikiGuest - 27 Feb 2024
    Translation: Flowering in Veracruz, Mexico on 2/25/24, three buds, potted, one year of cultivation
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IMG_1537-X2_my_friend_jonathan.jpgjpg IMG_1537-X2_my_friend_jonathan.jpg manage 144 K 17 Feb 2016 - 02:03 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
My-Friend-JonathanN.jpgjpg My-Friend-JonathanN.jpg manage 35 K 23 Oct 2011 - 14:28 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
MyFriendJonathan02.JPGJPG MyFriendJonathan02.JPG manage 61 K 31 Mar 2014 - 19:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
MyFriendJonathan03.JPGJPG MyFriendJonathan03.JPG manage 67 K 31 Mar 2014 - 19:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
MyfriendJonathan7.JPGJPG MyfriendJonathan7.JPG manage 89 K 12 Sep 2013 - 02:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Bonnie's Irises
myfriend01.jpgjpg myfriend01.jpg manage 83 K 20 Oct 2014 - 01:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
myfriendjohnathan01.JPGJPG myfriendjohnathan01.JPG manage 99 K 23 Mar 2021 - 02:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm
myfriendjonathan-jb.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan-jb.jpg manage 11 K 17 Jan 2013 - 22:11 Main.Harloiris photo by Chapman Iris
myfriendjonathan08.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan08.jpg manage 120 K 06 Apr 2017 - 19:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Ross Eagles-Diversity Acres
myfriendjonathan09SPI.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan09SPI.jpg manage 74 K 27 Mar 2010 - 00:56 Main.mshadow Picture by Snowpeak Iris
myfriendjonathan10.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan10.jpg manage 54 K 12 Nov 2013 - 14:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
myfriendjonathan11.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan11.jpg manage 75 K 19 Nov 2013 - 20:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
myfriendjonathan12.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan12.jpg manage 76 K 30 Nov 2013 - 15:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
myfriendjonathan13.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan13.jpg manage 72 K 07 Mar 2014 - 01:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
myfriendjonathan14.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan14.jpg manage 75 K 07 Mar 2014 - 22:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
myfriendjonathan15.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan15.jpg manage 65 K 18 Mar 2014 - 10:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
myfriendjonathan4.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan4.jpg manage 31 K 26 Feb 2013 - 22:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
myfriendjonathan5.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan5.jpg manage 56 K 15 May 2013 - 21:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
myfriendjonathan6.JPGJPG myfriendjonathan6.JPG manage 70 K 12 Sep 2013 - 02:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Bonnie's Irises
myfriendjonathan8.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan8.jpg manage 74 K 19 Sep 2013 - 23:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
myfriendjonathan9.jpgjpg myfriendjonathan9.jpg manage 89 K 26 Oct 2013 - 13:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
myfriendjonathanriley.jpgjpg myfriendjonathanriley.jpg manage 220 K 06 Apr 2022 - 15:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden
myfriendjonathanriley1.JPGJPG myfriendjonathanriley1.JPG manage 207 K 13 Nov 2024 - 03:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Nov. 2024
Topic revision: r30 - 13 Nov 2024, TerryLaurin
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