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■(TB) 'Lose Your Blues'

2004, Christopherson

'Lose Your Blues' (Vincent Christopherson, R. 2003). Seedling# R4-75A. TB, height 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards and style arms soft blue, midrib darker; falls near-white, blue cast; beards yellow, blue at end. Gatty TB seedling X Burseen seedling# 9-267: ('Silverado' x 'Undersea Adventure'). Argyle Acres 2004.

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George Bacon - Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Argyle Acres

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From AIS Bulletin #333 April 2004 Introducing LOSE YOUR BLUES (Christopherson) TB 36" M. Soft blue standards over near white falls; yellow beards are tipped blue. Ruffles adorn the whole blossom of this pleasing postel blue dark-top. Sdlg R4-75A, Swirling Seas or Modern Times X Burseen Sdlg 9-267A (Silverado X Undersea Adventure). $40.00. Argyle Acres.
 

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
Lose Your Blues Christophearson 2004.jpgjpg Lose Your Blues Christophearson 2004.jpg manage 518 K 25 Mar 2021 - 20:08 Main.georgebacon George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden
loseyourblues06.jpgjpg loseyourblues06.jpg manage 66 K 29 Mar 2014 - 21:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
loseyourbluesAA.jpgjpg loseyourbluesAA.jpg manage 37 K 17 Feb 2011 - 00:38 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
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