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■(TB) 'Shopper's Special'

2003, Black

'Shopper's Special' (Paul Black, R. 2002). Seedling# C800D. TB, 33" (84 cm). Late bloom. Standards pale blue white, slight violet midrib blush; style arms pale blue white; falls medium lilac, edge slightly darker, crystalline rim; beards gold, pale violet at end; heavily ruffled, lightly laced; slight spicy fragrance. Probably -- 'Born Beautiful' X seedling# A11C: ( 'Enchanting' x 'Born Beautiful'). Mid-America 2003.

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Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by Alain Chapelle-Jardin dPhoto by Amazing Iris Garden-New ZealandPhoto by Paul Black-Mid America Garden

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Shoppers Special TB Paul Balck 2003 (1).jpgjpg Shoppers Special TB Paul Balck 2003 (1).jpg manage 179 K 09 Mar 2021 - 19:32 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
Shoppers Special TB Paul Balck 2003.jpgjpg Shoppers Special TB Paul Balck 2003.jpg manage 353 K 09 Mar 2021 - 19:33 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
ShoppersSpecial9.jpgjpg ShoppersSpecial9.jpg manage 45 K 24 Jan 2021 - 16:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
shoppersspecial01.jpgjpg shoppersspecial01.jpg manage 49 K 15 Nov 2013 - 01:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
shoppersspecial9.JPGJPG shoppersspecial9.JPG manage 150 K 06 Apr 2023 - 02:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
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