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■(TB) 'Night Frost'

1972, Benson

'Night Frost' (Cliff Benson, R. 1969). Seedling# 66-53G. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-W1W, White self; ruffled; white beard. 'Henry Shaw' X 'Skywatch'. C. Benson 1972. Honorable Mention 1973.

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Photo from Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto by Exline Iris Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #205 April 1972 Introducing NIGHT FROST. (Henry Shaw X Skywatch). A large, striking, crisp, smooth icy-white self. Ruffled standards are firmly held; broad falls are semiflared, crimped and ruffled. Beards are white, stalks sturdy and substance is excellent. NIGHT FROST has been described as being a white SKYWATCH. $25.00. Cliff Benson.
 
 

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
NightFrostEI.jpgjpg NightFrostEI.jpg manage 33 K 16 Dec 2012 - 19:45 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
nightfrost02.JPGJPG nightfrost02.JPG manage 1 MB 27 Dec 2016 - 14:44 TerryLaurin Photo from Glenn Corlew slide collection
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