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■(TB) 'Shimmering Midnight'

2002, Johnson

'Shimmering Midnight' (Larry Johnson, R. 2002). Seedling# JO94-19. TB, 35" (89 cm). Late midseason bloom. Satiny purple self; beards purple; slight fragrance. Seedling# 89-8-1: ('Dusky Challenger' x 'Swirling Seas') X 'Larry Gaulter'. Cooley 2002.

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From AIS Bulletin #325 April 2002 Introducing SHIMMERING MIDNIGHT (Johnson, '02) ML. 35" $40.00. A purple glow adds warmth to the inky, midnight violet of this new Iris. A satiny sheen glitters and glistens through the shadows cast by the deep ruffles. Seven to nine buds. Stock is limited on this new introduction. SDLG J094-19. Cooley's Iris Gardens.

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Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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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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.

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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Topic revision: r7 - 15 Jan 2021, Harloiris

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