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■(TB) 'Clown Around'

2003, Christopherson

'Clown Around' (Vincent Christopherson, R. 2003). Seedling# P4-197PF. TB, 29" (74 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards burgundy, slight yellow ground; style arms burgundy and yellow; falls yellow, 1/2" burgundy plicata rim; beards mustard yellow, burgundy horn or spoon. 'Rock Star' X seedling# FP2: ('Sky Hooks' x 'Momentum'). Argyle Acres 2003.

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Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TXPhoto by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TXPhoto by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TXPhoto by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TXPhoto by NolaCLOWN AROUND (Christopherson 2003, SA)CLOWN AROUND (Christopherson 2003, SA) (2)clownaroundPhoto by Country Delight IrisPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spotclownaround2Photo by Country Delight IrisPhoto by BillPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Damon GardensPhoto by Argyle Acres

References:

From AIS Bulletin #329 April 2003 Introducing CLOWN AROUND TB 29" M. Burgundy S. show just a hint of yellow ground color up close; F. have a 1/2" plicata stitched burgundy rim around a bright yellow center, small white zone under mustard yellow beards ending in burgundy horns or spoons, Space Ager. Sdlg P4-197PF Rock Star X FP2 (Skyhooks x Momentum). $40. Argyle Acres.
 

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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-- JanLauritzen - 2010-10-29
  • This Rock Star offspring is an improvement in every way. Strong grower. -- WikiGuest - 24 Jan 2018
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
CLOWNAROUND01.jpgjpg CLOWNAROUND01.jpg manage 646 K 12 Dec 2016 - 04:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
CLOWN_AROUND_(Christopherson_2003,_SA).JPGJPG CLOWN_AROUND_(Christopherson_2003,_SA).JPG manage 736 K 12 Dec 2016 - 20:24 PerryDyer  
CLOWN_AROUND_(Christopherson_2003,_SA)_(2).JPGJPG CLOWN_AROUND_(Christopherson_2003,_SA)_(2).JPG manage 741 K 12 Dec 2016 - 20:24 PerryDyer  
Clown Around (2) 3-2.jpgjpg Clown Around (2) 3-2.jpg manage 56 K 17 May 2021 - 19:34 Main.Ladylovingdove Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TX
Clown Around 2024-1 2.jpgjpg Clown Around 2024-1 2.jpg manage 41 K 08 Apr 2024 - 12:12 Main.Ladylovingdove Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TX
Clown Around 3-3.jpgjpg Clown Around 3-3.jpg manage 38 K 17 May 2021 - 19:35 Main.Ladylovingdove Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TX
Clown Around 5-2.jpgjpg Clown Around 5-2.jpg manage 762 K 17 May 2021 - 19:39 Main.Ladylovingdove Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TX
Clown-Around09.jpgjpg Clown-Around09.jpg manage 95 K 27 Oct 2021 - 01:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
ClownAround01.JPGJPG ClownAround01.JPG manage 217 K 25 Aug 2016 - 01:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
ClownAround02.jpgjpg ClownAround02.jpg manage 144 K 23 Apr 2018 - 20:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
ClownAround03.jpgjpg ClownAround03.jpg manage 147 K 18 Apr 2020 - 13:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
ClownAround6.JPGJPG ClownAround6.JPG manage 93 K 21 Mar 2014 - 22:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
ClownAround7.jpgjpg ClownAround7.jpg manage 109 K 21 Mar 2014 - 22:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
ClownAround8.jpgjpg ClownAround8.jpg manage 85 K 21 Mar 2014 - 22:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
ClownAround9.jpgjpg ClownAround9.jpg manage 199 K 09 Feb 2021 - 03:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
ClownAroundAA.jpgjpg ClownAroundAA.jpg manage 49 K 05 Mar 2011 - 20:13 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
clownaround.jpgjpg clownaround.jpg manage 72 K 09 Jan 2011 - 23:21 Main.avmoran  
clownaround01.jpgjpg clownaround01.jpg manage 84 K 13 Nov 2014 - 20:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
clownaround02.jpgjpg clownaround02.jpg manage 147 K 02 Apr 2017 - 20:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
clownaround2.jpgjpg clownaround2.jpg manage 65 K 09 Jan 2011 - 23:22 Main.avmoran  
clownaround4.jpgjpg clownaround4.jpg manage 60 K 30 Mar 2013 - 20:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
clownaround5.JPGJPG clownaround5.JPG manage 51 K 28 May 2013 - 13:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Bill's Iris Gardens
Topic revision: r26 - 08 Apr 2024, Ladylovingdove
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