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■ (TB) 'Cosmic Melody'

2014, Blyth

'Cosmic Melody' (Barry Blyth, R. 2014) Seedling U320-4. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards cream on outer area shading to intense lemon in center; Falls cream-white with overlay wash of light violet to red-violet, violet textured veining all over, lemon area around beards, ¼˝ grey edge; beards bright gold; pronounced sweet fragrance. 'Tango Express' X 'I'm A Hussy'.

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Photo by Tempo Two Nursery-AustraliaPhoto by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America GardenPhoto by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters FarmPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Kenneth Fenn-Newbridge-Victoria-AustraliaPhoto by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPhoto by Superstition Iris GardensPhoto by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-AustraliaIMG 4491

References

From Tempo Two catalog, 2016: COSMIC MELODY (Blyth 2016 Aust) M 36”. Easily recognizable once seen, this colour combination catches everyone’s eye. Standards are cream, deepening towards lemon at the midribs. The falls are creamy white with an overall wash of light violet to reddish violet and violet texture veining extends over the falls. There is a ¼” grey edge and a fine wire edge of red violet. Beards are vivid gold. Ample buds and fine branching. Fertile but hardly explored. (Dance with Dragons X Chocolates and Silk). Sdlg No. T122-1. $50.00.
 

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 - 2015-05-23
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
CosmicMelody01.jpgjpg CosmicMelody01.jpg manage 152 K 24 Oct 2016 - 03:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Tempo Two Nursery-Australia
CosmicMelody9.jpgjpg CosmicMelody9.jpg manage 232 K 24 Sep 2021 - 02:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-Australia
IMG_4491.jpgjpg IMG_4491.jpg manage 282 K 11 Feb 2020 - 23:33 LindyAnnBlazely  
cosmicmelody09.JPGJPG cosmicmelody09.JPG manage 115 K 14 May 2021 - 11:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America Garden
cosmicmelody1.jpgjpg cosmicmelody1.jpg manage 103 K 31 Dec 2018 - 22:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm
cosmicmelody5.jpgjpg cosmicmelody5.jpg manage 130 K 02 Mar 2023 - 12:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
cosmicmelody50.JPGJPG cosmicmelody50.JPG manage 128 K 27 Oct 2023 - 12:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
cosmicmelody51.JPGJPG cosmicmelody51.JPG manage 145 K 28 Jan 2024 - 13:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
cosmicmelody7.JPGJPG cosmicmelody7.JPG manage 226 K 07 Jan 2024 - 03:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Kenneth Fenn-Newbridge-Victoria-Australia
cosmicmelody8.JPGJPG cosmicmelody8.JPG manage 216 K 28 Jan 2024 - 13:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
cosmicmelody9.JPGJPG cosmicmelody9.JPG manage 148 K 05 Jan 2021 - 14:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
Topic revision: r16 - 28 Jan 2024, TerryLaurin
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