■(TB) 'Shocking Pink'

1976, Reinhardt

'Shocking Pink' (Mattie Reinhardt, R. 1974). Seedling# 72-44. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Rich coral pink; coral red beard; ruffled. 'Flaming Heart' X 'Irish Lullaby'. Reinhardt 1976. Honorable Mention 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #224 Winter 1977: 1976 Introduction SHOCKING PINK-TB, 34". (Flaming Heart X Irish Lullaby). Ruffled intense pink; red beard. 4-way branching. The deepest pink we have ever seen in any garden. HC '74. $25.00. Reinhardt's Iris Garden.
 
 


Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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