■(TB) 'Silver Heels'

1987, Lyons

'Silver Heels' (Ray Lyons, R. 1987). Seedling# 78-15-5. TB, 35" (89 cm), Late midseason bloom. Ruffled and laced pale silvery orchid; white beard, yellow in throat. 'Petite Posy' X 'Pink Sleigh'. Long's Gardens 1988. Exhibition Certificate 1984; Exhibition Certificate 1986.

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From AIS Bulletin #269 April 1988 Introducing SILVER HEELS (Ray Lyons) TB 35" ML. Sdlg. LY78-15-5. A full flowered iris of pale silvery orchid. Standards are widely ruffled and billowy and are rimmed with fine lace. Flaring falls are finely laced and scrolled. Styles finely laced. White beard at tip grading to rich gold in throat. Petite Posy X Pink Sleigh. EC 1984, EC 1986. $30.00. Long's Gardens.
 


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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