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■(TB) 'Gay Paree'

1956, Plough

'Gay Paree' (Gordon Plough, R. 1954). TB, 38", Early to midseason bloom. Color Code W1. Standards blue-white rapidly turning pure white; chartreuse influence in upper half of falls, metalic lustre; red-tangerine beard. (Hall pink seedling. x 'The Capitol') X (Loomis pink seedling x 'Golden Eagle'). Eden Road 1956. High Commendation 1955; Honorable Mention 1956.

See below:
Gay Paree, Photo by Fred HancockGay Paree, Photo by Fred HancockPhoto taken at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens by Mike UnserPhoto by Mike UnserGay PareePhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS websitePhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,CanadaPhoto by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Iris City Gardens
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References:

Awaiting original catalog description.
Historic Iris Perservation Society gallery link.
 


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

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-- BobPries - 2010-12-06
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Gay Paree FV Small File.jpgjpg Gay Paree FV Small File.jpg manage 475 K 02 Feb 2024 - 20:46 FredHancock Gay Paree, Photo by Fred Hancock
Gay Paree SV Small File.jpgjpg Gay Paree SV Small File.jpg manage 470 K 02 Feb 2024 - 20:47 FredHancock Gay Paree, Photo by Fred Hancock
GayParee01.JPGJPG GayParee01.JPG manage 56 K 23 Nov 2014 - 03:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
GayParee02.JPEGJPEG GayParee02.JPEG manage 22 K 10 May 2014 - 16:48 TerryLaurin Photo courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website
GayParee02.JPGJPG GayParee02.JPG manage 71 K 17 Aug 2021 - 01:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
GayParee12BHI.jpgjpg GayParee12BHI.jpg manage 78 K 19 Apr 2012 - 22:47 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Gay_Paree.jpgjpg Gay_Paree.jpg manage 55 K 15 Feb 2011 - 12:36 IrisP  
gay-paree1-10.jpgjpg gay-paree1-10.jpg manage 35 K 21 Jan 2013 - 07:10 Main.mikeu 'Gay Paree' by Mike Unser
gay-paree1-16.jpgjpg gay-paree1-16.jpg manage 89 K 21 Aug 2016 - 06:39 Main.mikeu Photo taken at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens by Mike Unser
gay-paree2-08.jpgjpg gay-paree2-08.jpg manage 50 K 21 Jan 2013 - 07:10 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
gayparee02.jpgjpg gayparee02.jpg manage 125 K 05 Jun 2017 - 01:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
gayparee03.jpgjpg gayparee03.jpg manage 81 K 14 Jul 2014 - 16:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
gayparee04.jpgjpg gayparee04.jpg manage 98 K 14 Jul 2014 - 18:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
gayparee1.JPGJPG gayparee1.JPG manage 496 K 17 May 2018 - 01:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
gayparee2.JPGJPG gayparee2.JPG manage 526 K 17 May 2018 - 02:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
gayparee3.JPGJPG gayparee3.JPG manage 687 K 17 May 2018 - 02:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
gayparee4.JPGJPG gayparee4.JPG manage 738 K 17 May 2018 - 02:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
gayparee5.JPGJPG gayparee5.JPG manage 635 K 17 May 2018 - 02:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
gaypareeIC.jpgjpg gaypareeIC.jpg manage 17 K 12 Dec 2011 - 23:06 BetsyHiggins Photo by Iris City Gardens
Topic revision: r27 - 07 Oct 2024, DougChyz
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