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■(TB) 'Violet Femme'

2016, Begbie

'Violet Femme' (Wendy Begbie, R. 2016). Seedling# MPR2/13. TB, 28" (71 cm). Early bloom. Standards mid violet-purple (HCC 733/1); style arms same; falls violet-purple (733) deepening to aconite purple (937/1), white wire rim, laced; beards white, tips gold. 'Montmartre' X 'Pep Rally'.

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Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New ZealandPhoto by Wendy Begbie-Katikati-New ZealandPhoto by Wendy Begbie-Katikati-New Zealand
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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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violetfemme9.JPGJPG violetfemme9.JPG manage 123 K 13 Aug 2024 - 02:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Wendy Begbie-Katikati-New Zealand
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Topic revision: r5 - 13 Aug 2024, TerryLaurin
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