■(TB) 'Tintinnabulation'
1994, Olson
'Tintinnabulation' (
Lois Olson, R. 1992). Seedling# 84-C-10. TB, 36" (92 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards grape purple; falls deeper grape purple, fine white rays at hafts, hint of silver at crimped and laced edge; beards yellow in throat, shading to lavender at end, tipped white; slight fragrance.
'Gay Parasol' X
'Pink Sleigh'. Long 1994.
Honorable Mention 1998.
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From AIS Bulletin #293 April 1994 Introducing TINTINNABULATION (Lois Olson) Sdlg. 84-C-1O, 36", M. Ring the bells for this ruffly iris of rich red grape color. Feel the rhythm of the silvery lace edges, and hear the tinkle of the delicate silvery spray pattern around the beards. The beards change from yellow in the throat to lavender at the tip. And it grows! Gay Parasol X Pink Sleigh. $30.00. Long's Gardens. |
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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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