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■(TB) 'Summit Sweetie'

1983, Jorgensen

'Summit Sweetie' (Carl Jorgensen, R. 1983). Seedling# 5-P11-6B. TB, 34" (86 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards venetian pink (HCC 420/1); falls venetian pink (420/2), lighter pink rays emanating from mandarin red beard; ruffled and laced; slight sweet fragrance. Seedling# 2-P11-2A: (('Tillamook' x 'Edenite') x ('Truly Fair' x 'One Desire')) X 'Pink Sleigh'. Long's Gardens 1983. High Commendation 1982.

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summitsweetie01.jpgSummitSweetie02a.jpgSummitSweetie03.JPGSummitSweetie2BJI16.JPGsummitsweetie9.JPGsummitsweetie90.JPGSummitSweetieBJI.jpgSummitSweetieRT.jpg

References:

From AIS Bulletin #249 April 1983 Introducing SUMMIT SWEETIE (Carl Jorgensen) Sdlg. 5-P11-6B TB Taller pink sib. to Summit Love. $25.00. 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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-- MarilynCampbell - 2011-03-16
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
SummitSweetie02a.jpgjpg SummitSweetie02a.jpg manage 67 K 22 Feb 2017 - 18:51 Main.Harloiris Photo by Blue J Iris
SummitSweetie03.JPGJPG SummitSweetie03.JPG manage 69 K 14 Apr 2014 - 14:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
SummitSweetie2BJI16.JPGJPG SummitSweetie2BJI16.JPG manage 108 K 11 Jan 2016 - 23:21 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SummitSweetieBJI.jpgjpg SummitSweetieBJI.jpg manage 70 K 07 Apr 2012 - 21:59 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
SummitSweetieRT.jpgjpg SummitSweetieRT.jpg manage 30 K 10 Mar 2013 - 17:29 BetsyHiggins Photo by Rick Tasco
summitsweetie01.jpgjpg summitsweetie01.jpg manage 133 K 05 Jun 2020 - 14:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
summitsweetie9.JPGJPG summitsweetie9.JPG manage 181 K 19 May 2026 - 19:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
summitsweetie90.JPGJPG summitsweetie90.JPG manage 174 K 19 May 2026 - 19:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
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