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■(TB) 'Flamingo Bay'

1953, Muhlestein

'Flamingo Bay' (Tell Muhlestein, R. 1953). Seedling# 51-6. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early midseason bloom. Color Class-R1, Deep pink self, deep tangerine beard. 'Salmon Shell' X 'Pink Formal'. Tell 1953.

Per Tell's 1954 catalog, 51-25 was originally registered under this name, but he withdrew and reassigned the name to 51-6.

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Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Argyle Acres

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: FLAMINGO BAY (Muhl. 1953) EM. (Salmon Shell x Pink Formal). A very fine deep pink of large size and excellent form. This seems to us to be quite close to Pink Enchantment in color. A deep red beard and sleek, glistening finish adds depth. 10.00.
 

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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 - 2011-03-07

 

-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-12-17
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
FlamingoBayAA.jpgjpg FlamingoBayAA.jpg manage 36 K 15 Feb 2011 - 21:32 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
flamingobay9.JPGJPG flamingobay9.JPG manage 64 K 16 Aug 2021 - 18:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
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