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■(TB) 'Suky'

1991, Mahan

'Suky' (Clarence Mahan, R. 1988). Seedling# 186-1. TB, 37" (94 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards white, flushed light violet (RHS 86B) around edge, violet midrib; falls medium to deep violet (83B), very large pure white zonal area extending from hafts to nearly halfway down; white beard, yellow deep in throat; ruffled; pronounced spicy fragrance. 'Violet Miracle' X 'Victoria Falls'. Iris Pond 1991. Honorable Mention 1993, Award of Merit 1995.

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References

From AIS Bulletin #281 April 1991 Introducing SUKY (Mahan '91). Sdlg. 186-1. TB 37" EM. S. white flushed violet around edge, violet midrib; F. violet with large pure white zone extending from hafts to nearly halfway down. Ruffled, pronounced spicy fragrance. Violet Miracle X Victoria Falls. Outstanding growth and increase. Great stalks with 7 to 9 well-placed flowers. Sometimes reblooms here but very late. $35.00. The Iris Pond.
 

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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DSCNSuky.JPGJPG DSCNSuky.JPG manage 69 K 28 May 2011 - 03:58 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs. Picture taken at Schreiner's Gardens.
SukiAA.jpgjpg SukiAA.jpg manage 37 K 19 Feb 2011 - 21:54 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Argyle Acres
Suky01.JPGJPG Suky01.JPG manage 60 K 07 Dec 2014 - 20:26 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Suky010.JPGJPG Suky010.JPG manage 90 K 01 Sep 2021 - 02:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Suky02.jpgjpg Suky02.jpg manage 71 K 14 Apr 2014 - 14:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
Suky03.jpgjpg Suky03.jpg manage 75 K 14 Apr 2014 - 14:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
Suky04.jpgjpg Suky04.jpg manage 84 K 09 Apr 2015 - 02:43 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection
Suky05.jpgjpg Suky05.jpg manage 80 K 09 Apr 2015 - 02:47 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection
Suky06.jpgjpg Suky06.jpg manage 90 K 09 Apr 2015 - 02:49 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection
Suky07.jpgjpg Suky07.jpg manage 82 K 09 Apr 2015 - 02:50 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection
Suky101006.jpgjpg Suky101006.jpg manage 21 K 10 Nov 2010 - 19:50 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
Suky1JB.jpgjpg Suky1JB.jpg manage 74 K 26 Feb 2012 - 23:24 Main.Betsy881 Photo by John Black, zone 4, Montana
Suky2JB.jpgjpg Suky2JB.jpg manage 57 K 26 Feb 2012 - 23:24 Main.Betsy881 Photo by John Black, zone 4, Montana
Suky3.jpgjpg Suky3.jpg manage 138 K 19 Sep 2017 - 18:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
Suky4.JPGJPG Suky4.JPG manage 183 K 01 Sep 2016 - 12:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
Suky9.jpgjpg Suky9.jpg manage 51 K 06 Nov 2021 - 02:13 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
Suky_541_gd.jpgjpg Suky_541_gd.jpg manage 74 K 20 Aug 2012 - 16:21 IrisP Photo by Günter Diedrich
Suky_fl.jpgjpg Suky_fl.jpg manage 69 K 02 Jul 2011 - 16:34 IrisP  
suky01.jpgjpg suky01.jpg manage 57 K 22 Aug 2014 - 20:09 Main.TLaurin Photo by Iris City Gardens
suky02.jpgjpg suky02.jpg manage 25 K 13 Sep 2014 - 15:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
suky03.jpgjpg suky03.jpg manage 52 K 22 Dec 2014 - 17:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
suky04.JPGJPG suky04.JPG manage 84 K 19 Jun 2014 - 01:25 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
suky05.JPGJPG suky05.JPG manage 61 K 19 Jun 2014 - 01:26 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
suky06.JPGJPG suky06.JPG manage 82 K 08 Jul 2014 - 20:50 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
suky07.JPGJPG suky07.JPG manage 79 K 08 Jul 2014 - 20:53 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
suky08.JPGJPG suky08.JPG manage 85 K 21 Jan 2015 - 03:42 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON Canada
suky080.JPGJPG suky080.JPG manage 228 K 02 Aug 2022 - 19:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON Canada
suky081.JPGJPG suky081.JPG manage 218 K 02 Aug 2022 - 19:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON Canada
suky082.JPGJPG suky082.JPG manage 231 K 02 Aug 2022 - 19:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON- Canada
suky09.jpgjpg suky09.jpg manage 74 K 29 Jun 2015 - 20:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
suky1.jpgjpg suky1.jpg manage 41 K 19 Aug 2015 - 03:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
suky10.jpgjpg suky10.jpg manage 65 K 14 Nov 2013 - 17:08 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
suky11.JPGJPG suky11.JPG manage 514 K 29 Jul 2018 - 01:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
suky15.JPGJPG suky15.JPG manage 239 K 12 Feb 2020 - 17:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Gerard Raffaelli-France
suky2.jpgjpg suky2.jpg manage 188 K 20 Mar 2017 - 19:45 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
suky3.jpgjpg suky3.jpg manage 109 K 19 Jul 2019 - 02:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
suky5.JPGJPG suky5.JPG manage 226 K 06 Jun 2022 - 02:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
suky6.jpgjpg suky6.jpg manage 213 K 11 Feb 2020 - 19:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
suky7.jpgjpg suky7.jpg manage 25 K 21 Mar 2013 - 19:53 Main.TLaurin Photo by Chapman Iris
suky8.jpgjpg suky8.jpg manage 245 K 04 Dec 2017 - 14:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
suky9.jpgjpg suky9.jpg manage 76 K 14 Jul 2013 - 02:43 Main.TLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
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