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■(TB) 'Christmas Present'

2007, Ghio

'Christmas Present' (Joseph Ghio, R. 2006). Seedling# 01-76G2. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom. . Blue orchid self, falls lighter in center with greenish cast; beards tangerine, orchid at end. Seedling# 99-59-M2: (seedling# 97-74-14: (seedling# 94-8-53: ('Blonde Bombshell' x seedling# 90-12-Q3: ('Pink Ballerina' x seedling# 86-95-B4: ('Newlywed' x 'Caption'))) x seedling# 93-140-12: ('Pink Starlet' x seedling# 91-43P: ('Happy Marriage' x 'Bubbling Along'))) x seedling# 96-57Z: ('Perfect Gift' x 'Blonde Bombshell')) X seedling# 99-11-14: (seedling# 97-24-A3, 'Natural Blond' sibling, x 'Thinking Of You'). Bay View 2007. Honorable Mention 2009; Award of Merit 2011.

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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 - 21 Apr 2019

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CHRISTMASPRESENT1.JPGJPG CHRISTMASPRESENT1.JPG manage 101 K 22 Nov 2018 - 22:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor Garden-Australia.
ChristmasPresent1.jpgjpg ChristmasPresent1.jpg manage 34 K 29 Aug 2017 - 02:55 TerryLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
ChristmasPresent4.jpgjpg ChristmasPresent4.jpg manage 511 K 19 Jan 2017 - 20:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
ChristmasPresent9.jpgjpg ChristmasPresent9.jpg manage 195 K 23 Sep 2021 - 22:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-Australia
Christmas_Present3_2010_BrindaMandella.jpgjpg Christmas_Present3_2010_BrindaMandella.jpg manage 59 K 02 Jul 2010 - 04:26 BrindaMandella Photo by Brinda Mandella
Christmas_Present_2010_BrindaMandella.jpgjpg Christmas_Present_2010_BrindaMandella.jpg manage 55 K 02 Jul 2010 - 04:25 BrindaMandella Photo by Brinda Mandella
christmas-present07.jpgjpg christmas-present07.jpg manage 9 K 15 Dec 2009 - 05:33 Main.Bill photo of 'christmas present'
christmas20present09SPI.jpgjpg christmas20present09SPI.jpg manage 72 K 15 Mar 2010 - 17:59 Main.mshadow Picture by Snowpeak Iris
christmas_present_46.jpgjpg christmas_present_46.jpg manage 63 K 28 Nov 2010 - 01:20 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
christmas_present_64.jpgjpg christmas_present_64.jpg manage 65 K 28 Nov 2010 - 01:20 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
christmas_present_66.jpgjpg christmas_present_66.jpg manage 65 K 28 Nov 2010 - 01:20 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
christmaspresent01.JPGJPG christmaspresent01.JPG manage 58 K 27 Aug 2014 - 20:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
christmaspresent01.jpgjpg christmaspresent01.jpg manage 47 K 11 Aug 2014 - 13:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Malevil Iris Gardens
christmaspresent02.jpgjpg christmaspresent02.jpg manage 54 K 27 Aug 2014 - 20:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
christmaspresent03.jpgjpg christmaspresent03.jpg manage 18 K 18 Jan 2016 - 16:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Colin Campbell-Iris Hills Farm
christmaspresent04.jpgjpg christmaspresent04.jpg manage 48 K 19 Nov 2014 - 03:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
christmaspresent05.jpgjpg christmaspresent05.jpg manage 280 K 21 Nov 2019 - 03:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
christmaspresent06.JPGJPG christmaspresent06.JPG manage 20 K 23 Dec 2014 - 22:06 TerryLaurin Photo by AIS Archives
christmaspresent07.jpgjpg christmaspresent07.jpg manage 55 K 17 Jun 2015 - 02:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Alla Chernoguz-Ukraine
christmaspresent10.jpgjpg christmaspresent10.jpg manage 43 K 30 Mar 2013 - 16:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
christmaspresent11.jpgjpg christmaspresent11.jpg manage 27 K 03 May 2013 - 00:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Beaumont Ridge Iris Gardens
christmaspresent12.JPGJPG christmaspresent12.JPG manage 43 K 27 Aug 2013 - 02:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
christmaspresent2.JPGJPG christmaspresent2.JPG manage 72 K 11 Jan 2010 - 17:12 Main.avmoran  
christmaspresent3.JPGJPG christmaspresent3.JPG manage 66 K 09 Jan 2015 - 15:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Will Plotner
christmaspresent4.jpgjpg christmaspresent4.jpg manage 352 K 03 Oct 2016 - 01:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
christmaspresent5.jpgjpg christmaspresent5.jpg manage 84 K 17 Jul 2019 - 21:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
christmaspresent7.JPGJPG christmaspresent7.JPG manage 115 K 23 Dec 2023 - 14:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
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christmaspresent8.jpgjpg christmaspresent8.jpg manage 44 K 30 Mar 2013 - 17:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
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