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■(IB) 'Italics'

2012, Smith

'Italics' (Marky Smith, R. 2009) Seedling #05-26C. IB, 24" (61 cm). Early bloom. Standards and style arms greyed sauterne (RHS 168C), some gold glitter when fresh; falls greyed antique gold ground, indistinct gold rim, entire petal heavily striped algerian red (172B); beards brick dust (169); ruffled; spicy fragrance. 'Drama Queen' X 'Amusing'. Aitken's Salmon Creek 2012. Honorable Mention 2014

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Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden USDA z5aPhoto by Will PlotnerPhoto by AitkenPhoto by AitkenPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by Aurora Borealis Iris Garden-Taken at 2015 AIS ConventionPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Cathy EgererPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by AitkenPhoto by K. Brewitt at MIS Convention 2011Photo by Elizabeth RienietsPhoto by Cascadia Iris GardensPhoto by Elizabeth RienietsPhoto by Elizabeth RienietsITALICS (M. Smith 2012, IB)
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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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ITALICS_(M._Smith_2012,_IB).JPGJPG ITALICS_(M._Smith_2012,_IB).JPG manage 729 K 08 Aug 2016 - 23:06 PerryDyer  
Italics04.JPGJPG Italics04.JPG manage 200 K 01 Sep 2016 - 20:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
italics.JPGJPG italics.JPG manage 58 K 16 Jul 2012 - 00:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden USDA z5a
italics01.JPGJPG italics01.JPG manage 80 K 19 Feb 2015 - 19:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Will Plotner
italics02.JPGJPG italics02.JPG manage 82 K 19 Feb 2015 - 19:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
italics02.jpgjpg italics02.jpg manage 50 K 26 Apr 2014 - 14:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
italics03.jpgjpg italics03.jpg manage 101 K 02 May 2015 - 03:07 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
italics031.jpgjpg italics031.jpg manage 112 K 16 Feb 2021 - 16:08 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
italics032.jpgjpg italics032.jpg manage 112 K 16 Feb 2021 - 16:08 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
italics04.JPGJPG italics04.JPG manage 103 K 01 Jul 2015 - 12:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Aurora Borealis Iris Garden-Taken at 2015 AIS Convention
italics05.jpgjpg italics05.jpg manage 177 K 05 Jul 2018 - 20:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
italics06.jpgjpg italics06.jpg manage 142 K 05 Jul 2018 - 21:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
italics07.JPGJPG italics07.JPG manage 108 K 17 Feb 2022 - 21:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
italics070.JPGJPG italics070.JPG manage 205 K 12 Jun 2023 - 13:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
italics09.JPGJPG italics09.JPG manage 241 K 13 Jun 2021 - 11:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Cathy Egerer
italics1.jpgjpg italics1.jpg manage 140 K 04 Apr 2017 - 15:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
italics2.jpgjpg italics2.jpg manage 24 K 06 Mar 2013 - 16:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Iris Garden
italics3.JPGJPG italics3.JPG manage 82 K 27 Dec 2013 - 16:27 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at MIS Convention 2011
italics4.JPGJPG italics4.JPG manage 434 K 15 Nov 2017 - 03:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
italics5.JPGJPG italics5.JPG manage 1 MB 14 Dec 2017 - 03:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
italics6.JPGJPG italics6.JPG manage 318 K 08 Jan 2019 - 22:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
italics7.JPGJPG italics7.JPG manage 245 K 08 Jan 2019 - 22:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
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