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■(TB) 'Smooth Talk'

1982, Gartman

'Smooth Talk' (Lilly Gartman, R. 1981). Seedling# 178-251. TB, 44" (112 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards pink orange (RHS 29A); falls apricot (24D); orange beard. 'Carved Cameo' X 'Entourage'. Hillview Gardens 1982. Exhibition Certificate 1981; Honorable Mention 1984.

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Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Paul BlackPhoto scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionPhoto by Blue J Iris

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From AIS Bulletin #244 January 1982 Introducing SMOOTH TALK-TB, E-M. Heavy substance on this very smooth coral (RHS 29A). Bud count, branching and plant habits are reminiscent of its pollen parent, Entourage. Voted best seedling at the 1981 Region 14 seedling show in Fresno. #178-251: (Carved Cameo X Entourage). $25.00. Hillview Gardens.
 
 

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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
SmoothTalk.JPGJPG SmoothTalk.JPG manage 110 K 02 Jun 2022 - 20:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SmoothTalk02.jpgjpg SmoothTalk02.jpg manage 61 K 30 May 2014 - 19:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Paul Black
SmoothTalkBJI.jpgjpg SmoothTalkBJI.jpg manage 68 K 06 Apr 2012 - 22:06 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
smoothtalk03.JPGJPG smoothtalk03.JPG manage 79 K 17 Jun 2014 - 18:53 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
Topic revision: r16 - 16 Feb 2023, Harloiris
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