■(TB) 'Blackbird Tears'
2019, Poole
'Blackbird Tears' (
Steve Poole, R. 2014). Seedling# MM-12-3. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards and style arms medium dark lobelia blue randomly overlaid with darker lobelia blue tears; falls lighter dusty lobelia blue randomly patterned with darker lobelia blue tears, underside pale lobelia blue; beards medium dark lobelia blue, purple infused dusty yellow in throat.
'Falcon Pride' X seedling# CC-1-6: (seedling# T-9-1: (seedling# H-9-7c: (seedling# B-6-8: (
'Brave Viking' x
'Marion Maid') x
'Sada Vaughn') x
'Five Star Admiral') x seedling# Z-2-1: (seedling# T-17-1: (seedling# D-42-3: (Brown seedling# H-12-1, see
'Melody Ruth' pod parent, x
'Dear Dollie') x
'Five Star Admiral') x
'Aarons Bluebells')). Rockytop 2019.
Honorable Mention 2021. First place,
most floriferous irises, International Iris Competition in France, 2017.
See below:
----
References:
Awaiting original catalog description. |
|
|
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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 - 21 Apr 2019
Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy
"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember,
click here."
Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit the:
Tall Bearded Iris Society website.
Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.
--
JohnBlack - 2015-05-22