1972, Varner
'Illini Repeater' (Steve Varner, R. 1971). Seedling# 712. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early midseason bloom and rebloom. Standards plum red plicata markings on cream ground; falls cream ground with plum red plicata edge and slight center line of plum red. 'Full Circle' X 'Memphis Lass'. Illini Iris 1972. Honorable Mention 1976.
See below:
From AIS Bulletin #204 January 1972 Introducing ILLINI REPEATER (#712) TB. 35". EM & Re. At last, a dependable remontant cream and plum red plicata with the good branching, form, substance and charm sought for in a regular TB. It is the only iris to have bloomed here both spring and fall the past five seasons. (FULL CIRCLE X MEMPHIS LASS) $25. Illini Iris. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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. |
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I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | IlleniRepeater02.jpg | manage | 83 K | 07 Jun 2014 - 00:21 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
jpg | IlliniRepeater01.jpg | manage | 78 K | 06 Apr 2015 - 22:28 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection |
JPG | illinirepeater09.JPG | manage | 112 K | 19 Aug 2021 - 19:46 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
jpg | illinirepeater1.jpg | manage | 72 K | 04 Feb 2019 - 19:10 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa. |
jpg | illinirepeater2.jpg | manage | 81 K | 04 Feb 2019 - 19:13 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa. |
jpg | illinirepeater3.jpg | manage | 87 K | 04 Feb 2019 - 19:15 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa. |
jpg | illinirepeater4.jpg | manage | 109 K | 04 Feb 2019 - 19:16 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa. |