From Tempo Two catalog, 1991: CHOCOLATE VANILLA (Blyth 91 Aust) VVE-EM. 34". Opening very early in the season, in fact with the dwarf bearded, is this unique colour break in the Iris spectrum. It is a chocolate brown amoena. Standards are creamy white; falls are chocolate brown changing to bronze after a couple of days. Beards are deep brown. Form is excellent, wide, ruffled and full with high bud count, often up to 1O buds. It is also proving to be an exciting parent with lots of unexplored potential. (Touch of Bronze x Beach Girl) X ((Inca Queen x (Tranquil Star x (Love Chant x Festive Skirt))) x Amber Snow). Sdlg X108·1. $30.00. |
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. |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | ChocolatVanilla3.jpg | manage | 26 K | 19 Nov 2010 - 19:17 | ColleenModra | Colleen Modra Photo |
jpg | Chocolate-Vanilla.jpg | manage | 48 K | 06 Nov 2011 - 17:39 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Nola's Iris Garden |
jpg | ChocolateVanilla01.jpg | manage | 70 K | 22 Nov 2014 - 03:21 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
jpg | Chocolate_Vanilla.jpg | manage | 53 K | 02 Sep 2010 - 05:16 | Main.rshadlow | |
jpg | Chocolate_Vanilla_350.jpg | manage | 65 K | 09 Feb 2010 - 08:25 | Main.Laymont+ | by Kgardens : Prague, Republique Tchéque |
jpg | chocolate04.jpg | manage | 96 K | 19 Jun 2015 - 20:16 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia |
jpg | chocolate06.jpg | manage | 59 K | 19 Jun 2015 - 20:13 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia |
jpg | chocolate07.jpg | manage | 51 K | 19 Jun 2015 - 20:12 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia |
jpg | chocolatevanilla5.jpg | manage | 35 K | 09 Dec 2013 - 21:26 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Plantas Distintas-Spain |
JPG | chocolatevanilla8.JPG | manage | 115 K | 15 Jan 2024 - 14:19 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Kenneth Fenn-Newbridge-Victoria-Australia |