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■(TB) 'Light Beam'

1985/1986, Blyth

'Light Beam' (Lesley Blyth, R. 1985). Seedling# RL4-1. TB, 34" (86 cm). Early to midseason bloom and rebloom. Standards solid lemon; falls white ground stitched bright lemon; lemon yellow beard. 'Broadway' X 'Beverly Sills'. Tempo Two 1985/86.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist. Rebloom reported in: CA, TX, WA, Ontario, Australia. USDA Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

See below:
Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TXPhoto by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TXPhoto by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TXColleen Modra Photolight beamby Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest FrancePhoto by NolaPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Barry Blyth-AustraliaPhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Argyle Acres Iris GardensPhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor Garden-Australia.Photo by Mooiplaas Iris   Dayliles-South Africa.Photo by BonniePhoto by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia.Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-AustraliaPhoto by Alain Chapelle-Jardin dPhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Matilija NurseryPhoto by Mooiplaas Iris   Dayliles-South Africa.Photo by Mooiplaas Iris   Dayliles-South Africa.Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Comanche Acres Iris GardensPhoto by KINSpirit Iris   Daylily FarmPhoto by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-AustraliaTaken in my garden in Southern CaliforniaTaken in my garden in Southern CaliforniaPhoto by Argyle AcresPhoto by Sandy Ives.LightBeamLightBeam SidelightBeam1

References:

From Tempo Two catalog, 1985: LIGHT BEAM (Lesley Blyth '85 Aust) E-M Re. Sdlg. RL4-1. Full lemon yellow erect standards; falls are white stitched bright lemon, slightly deeper at hafts. Lemon yellow beards. It is wide and ruffled. Very vigorous. Reblooms well in Autumn. (Broadway X Beverly Sills.) $15.00.
 
 


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 - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
LIGHTBEAM1.JPGJPG LIGHTBEAM1.JPG manage 163 K 23 Nov 2018 - 14:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor Garden-Australia.
Light Beam (4).jpgjpg Light Beam (4).jpg manage 93 K 04 Feb 2022 - 19:21 Main.Ladylovingdove Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TX
Light Beam clump3.jpgjpg Light Beam clump3.jpg manage 89 K 04 Feb 2022 - 19:18 Main.Ladylovingdove Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TX
Light Beam4.jpgjpg Light Beam4.jpg manage 95 K 04 Feb 2022 - 19:22 Main.Ladylovingdove Photo by Dorothy Parker in Burleson TX
Light-Beam.jpgjpg Light-Beam.jpg manage 33 K 12 Nov 2010 - 19:37 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
LightBeam02.JPGJPG LightBeam02.JPG manage 62 K 28 Mar 2014 - 21:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
LightBeam05.jpgjpg LightBeam05.jpg manage 26 K 19 Dec 2015 - 02:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Argyle Acres Iris Gardens
LightBeam11.jpgjpg LightBeam11.jpg manage 94 K 10 Oct 2018 - 02:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia.
LightBeam12.jpgjpg LightBeam12.jpg manage 62 K 19 Oct 2013 - 02:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
LightBeam9.jpgjpg LightBeam9.jpg manage 189 K 25 Sep 2021 - 22:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-Australia
LightBeamAA.JPGJPG LightBeamAA.JPG manage 42 K 17 Feb 2011 - 00:33 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
LightBeamSI.JPGJPG LightBeamSI.JPG manage 172 K 17 Apr 2019 - 02:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Ives.
LightBeam_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpgjpg LightBeam_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpg manage 65 K 25 Feb 2011 - 08:10 Main.janlauritzen Taken in my garden in Southern California
LightBeam_by_JanLauritzen_3.jpgjpg LightBeam_by_JanLauritzen_3.jpg manage 62 K 25 Feb 2011 - 08:14 Main.janlauritzen Taken in my garden in Southern California
Light_Beam_Blyth_85.JPGJPG Light_Beam_Blyth_85.JPG manage 66 K 05 Jan 2010 - 16:55 Main.Laymont+ by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France
TB LIGHT BEAM 1985-1.jpgjpg TB LIGHT BEAM 1985-1.jpg manage 32 K 26 Aug 2022 - 05:35 Main.firecentaurr LightBeam
TB LIGHT BEAM 1985-13.jpgjpg TB LIGHT BEAM 1985-13.jpg manage 38 K 26 Aug 2022 - 05:36 Main.firecentaurr LightBeam Side
TB LIGHT BEAM 1985.jpgjpg TB LIGHT BEAM 1985.jpg manage 85 K 26 Aug 2022 - 05:37 Main.firecentaurr lightBeam1
light_beam.jpgjpg light_beam.jpg manage 33 K 25 Mar 2010 - 03:44 Main.rshadlow  
lightbeam01.jpgjpg lightbeam01.jpg manage 31 K 31 Jul 2014 - 17:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
lightbeam02.jpgjpg lightbeam02.jpg manage 68 K 07 Sep 2014 - 12:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
lightbeam03.jpgjpg lightbeam03.jpg manage 57 K 04 Aug 2015 - 20:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
lightbeam04.jpgjpg lightbeam04.jpg manage 63 K 02 May 2014 - 01:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
lightbeam07.jpgjpg lightbeam07.jpg manage 58 K 16 Apr 2014 - 17:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
lightbeam1.jpgjpg lightbeam1.jpg manage 77 K 06 Feb 2019 - 02:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa.
lightbeam11.jpgjpg lightbeam11.jpg manage 60 K 12 Sep 2013 - 02:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Bonnie's Irises
lightbeam13.jpgjpg lightbeam13.jpg manage 67 K 11 Nov 2013 - 12:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
lightbeam14.jpgjpg lightbeam14.jpg manage 57 K 09 Jan 2014 - 22:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
lightbeam15.jpgjpg lightbeam15.jpg manage 65 K 02 Feb 2014 - 23:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Matilija Nursery
lightbeam2.jpgjpg lightbeam2.jpg manage 61 K 06 Feb 2019 - 02:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa.
lightbeam3.jpgjpg lightbeam3.jpg manage 81 K 06 Feb 2019 - 02:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa.
lightbeam5.jpgjpg lightbeam5.jpg manage 242 K 04 Jul 2022 - 22:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
lightbeam8.jpgjpg lightbeam8.jpg manage 34 K 10 May 2013 - 13:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
lightbeam9.jpgjpg lightbeam9.jpg manage 58 K 25 Jul 2013 - 21:01 TerryLaurin Photo by KINSpirit Iris & Daylily Farm
Topic revision: r42 - 30 Oct 2024, DelaneHLangton
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