■ (TB) 'If You Come Softly'

2022, Shadlow

'If You Come Softly' (Robin Shadlow, R. 2022) Seedling 02-15-2, TB, 38" (97 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards soft orange; style arms orange; falls lighter orange, even lighter at center, shoulders darker orange; beards orange. 'Mimosa' X unknown. Iris Sisters 2022.

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References

Awaiting original catalog description
 

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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ifyoucomesoftly7.JPGJPG ifyoucomesoftly7.JPG manage 109 K 19 Jun 2025 - 15:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham-taken at Cynthia St. Charles Garden-2025 AIS National Convention
ifyoucomesoftly8.JPGJPG ifyoucomesoftly8.JPG manage 169 K 29 Jul 2025 - 02:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson-taken at Muriel's Iris Garden-2025 AIS National Convention
ifyoucomesoftlyrobin.jpgjpg ifyoucomesoftlyrobin.jpg manage 70 K 30 Nov 2021 - 03:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm
Topic revision: r7 - 29 Jul 2025, TerryLaurin
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