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■(TB) 'Simple Dreams'

1983, Nelson

'Simple Dreams' (Roger Nelson, R. 1980). Seedling# RN 76-27A. TB, 28-30" (71-76 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards smooth medium apricot, flushed bright pink (RHS 27B/C); falls blend of creamy apricot and golden yellow (near 13C), blending to tannish yellow (8D) at edge with deeper apricot tan (17D) flush at hafts; deep red orange (30B/C) beard; ruffled. 'Sun Fire' X 'Glory Bound'. Iris Country 1983. High Commendation 1980 (Sdlg. RN76-27A). Honorable Mention 1985.

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Photo by Country Delight IrisPhoto by Country Delight IrisPhoto scanned from the 1987 Pacific Coast Hybridizers catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto by Blue J Iris

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From AIS Bulletin #248 January 1983 Introducing SIMPLE DREAMS (Roger Nelson '83). $25.00. Sdlg. RN 76-17A: Sun Fire X Glory Bound. Luscious blend of citrus colors. Standards smooth medium apricot, flushed bright pink. Falls blend of creamy apricot and golden yellow, blending to tannish yellow at edges and darker apricot-tan flush at hafts. Heavy, deep red-orange beards. Dramatically beautiful form with ruffled and fluted edges. Heavy substance, modest height with S-curved, wide angle branching and 7 buds. HC 1980. NOTE: May be faulted for not reaching 28" in all growing conditions, but surpasses others in color range and in the categories of form, vigor and hardiness. Iris Country.
 
 

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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SimpleDreamsBJI.JPGJPG SimpleDreamsBJI.JPG manage 57 K 06 Apr 2012 - 20:19 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
simpledreams01.jpgjpg simpledreams01.jpg manage 65 K 08 Nov 2014 - 03:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
simpledreams2.jpgjpg simpledreams2.jpg manage 41 K 08 Apr 2013 - 21:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
simpledreams5.JPGJPG simpledreams5.JPG manage 75 K 21 Apr 2020 - 15:34 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1987 Pacific Coast Hybridizers catalogue by Terry Laurin
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