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■(TB) 'Silhouette'

1989, Dunn

'Silhouette' (Mary Dunn, R. 1988). Seedling# M80-714C. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white ground washed blue; falls same, lighter area in center; pale blue beard. 'Go Around' X 'Barletta'. MAD Garden 1989. Honorable Mention 1993.

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From AIS Bulletin #273 April 1989 Introducing SILHOUETTE (Mary Dunn '89) Unusual color to explain. Not a plicata as one thinks, but strangely washed and stained with a shadowy overlay. Blue violet overlay on almost transparent white ground. Markings much darker on fresh flowers, and center of falls lightens on second day. Ruffled, good form, showy in garden, 36", 9 buds. Go Around X Barletta. Italy winner in 1988. $35.00. M.A.D. Iris Garden.
 

Culture

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Silhouette01.JPGJPG Silhouette01.JPG manage 41 K 19 Aug 2014 - 01:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
Silhouette9.jpgjpg Silhouette9.jpg manage 213 K 28 Sep 2021 - 03:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-Australia
SilhouetteIF.jpgjpg SilhouetteIF.jpg manage 29 K 28 Nov 2011 - 21:47 BetsyHiggins Photo from The Iris Farm
SilhouetteSI.JPGJPG SilhouetteSI.JPG manage 245 K 22 Oct 2019 - 14:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Ives.
silhouette1_jb.jpgjpg silhouette1_jb.jpg manage 71 K 25 Apr 2013 - 01:21 Main.Harloiris photo Delane Langton
silhouette2_jb.jpgjpg silhouette2_jb.jpg manage 71 K 25 Apr 2013 - 01:22 Main.Harloiris photo Delane Langton
silhouette5.jpgjpg silhouette5.jpg manage 70 K 15 Nov 2013 - 01:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
silhouette_Iriswarehouse.JPGJPG silhouette_Iriswarehouse.JPG manage 53 K 15 May 2013 - 15:38 Main.Iriswarehouse Photo by: IRISWAREHOUSE
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