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■(TB) 'Break Tradition'

2018, Johnson

'Break Tradition' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2018). Seedling TG167ZZ. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards pristine white; style arms white; falls white, wide deep violet lines extending from beard to near edge, lavender-white band edged violet wire rim; beards tangerine; slight fragrance. 'Mardi Gras Ball' X seedling TC339A: ('Hysteria' x 'Are We In Love'). Mid-America 2018. Honorable Mentions 2022

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Photo by ElladanPhoto by ElladanPhoto by Mid-America GardenPhoto by Larry Lauer-LauerPhoto by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.Photo by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden

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Mid-America 2018 catalog gives: "BREAK TRADITION (T. Johnson ’18) TB Midseason 35” (89cm) Pristine white standards. White falls with wide deep violet lines extending from beard to near edge. A nice white band encircles the falls and is then edged with a violet wire rim. Bright Tangerine beards set the whole pattern off. A super clean lined iris with great form stem, growth and buds. Has been used heavily in hybridizing. Sdlg. TG167ZZ: Mardi Gras Ball X (Hysteria x (Let’s Romp Sib. x Mango Daiquiri sib.)). $60.00"
 


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 - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 26 Jan 2018
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
break_tradition_em_2.jpgjpg break_tradition_em_2.jpg manage 388 K 12 Dec 2019 - 16:12 Main.Elladan Photo by Elladan
break_tradition_em_3.jpgjpg break_tradition_em_3.jpg manage 394 K 12 Dec 2019 - 16:13 Main.Elladan Photo by Elladan
breakthrough01.jpgjpg breakthrough01.jpg manage 203 K 26 Jan 2018 - 23:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
breaktradition09.jpgjpg breaktradition09.jpg manage 244 K 23 Jun 2021 - 01:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Larry Lauer-Lauer's Flowers
breaktradition1.JPGJPG breaktradition1.JPG manage 201 K 16 Apr 2020 - 15:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
breaktradition4.jpgjpg breaktradition4.jpg manage 159 K 26 Jan 2023 - 21:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
breaktradition40.jpgjpg breaktradition40.jpg manage 136 K 29 Jan 2023 - 14:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
breaktradition41.jpgjpg breaktradition41.jpg manage 162 K 20 Feb 2023 - 14:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
breaktradition5.JPGJPG breaktradition5.JPG manage 298 K 04 Sep 2022 - 15:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
breaktradition7.JPGJPG breaktradition7.JPG manage 184 K 26 Jan 2024 - 15:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
breaktradition9.jpgjpg breaktradition9.jpg manage 80 K 21 Feb 2021 - 14:57 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
breaktradition90.jpgjpg breaktradition90.jpg manage 85 K 28 Nov 2021 - 21:56 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
Topic revision: r22 - 26 Jan 2024, TerryLaurin
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