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■(TB) 'Sunshine Song'

1985, Niswonger

'Sunshine Song' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1984). Seedling# 50-79. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards white with yellow flush at base; falls medium yellow; yellow beard. Seedling# 7-77: (seedling# 1-69: ((('New Snow' x 'Chantilly') x 'Glittering Amber') x 'Java Dove') x unknown) X 'June Sunset' sibling. Cape Iris 1985. High Commendation 1982; Exhibition Certificate 1982; High Commendation 1984; Favorite Guest 1986; Honorable Mention 1987.

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suneshinesong9.JPGSunshine Song fl.jpgSunshine Song Niswonger 85.JPGsunshinesong01.jpgsunshinesong03.JPGsunshinesong04.JPGsunshinesong05.JPGsunshinesong9.jpg

References:

From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing SUNSHINE SONG (Niswonger '85) Sdlg. 50-79: 7-77: ((((New Snow x Chantilly) x Glittering Amber) x Java Dove) x unknown) X (Coral Strand x Peach Spot). TB, 36" (91 cm), Mid, fertile. This yellow amoena will get your attention with its size and clarity of color for an amoena. The standards are a crisp white with a flush of yellow at the base, and the falls are a medium yellow, fading to white near the edge. There is a slight streak of yellow in the style arms and yellow beards that set it apart from others. EC, HC 1982 and HC 1984. $30.00. Cape Iris.
 

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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-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-10
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Sunshine_Song_Niswonger_85.JPGJPG Sunshine_Song_Niswonger_85.JPG manage 74 K 10 Jan 2010 - 11:34 Main.Laymont+ by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France
Sunshine_Song_fl.jpgjpg Sunshine_Song_fl.jpg manage 42 K 02 Jul 2011 - 16:39 IrisP  
suneshinesong9.JPGJPG suneshinesong9.JPG manage 370 K 02 Nov 2020 - 02:53 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1989 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
sunshinesong01.jpgjpg sunshinesong01.jpg manage 54 K 07 Nov 2014 - 15:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
sunshinesong03.JPGJPG sunshinesong03.JPG manage 86 K 09 Jul 2014 - 02:41 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
sunshinesong04.JPGJPG sunshinesong04.JPG manage 46 K 09 Jul 2014 - 02:43 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
sunshinesong05.JPGJPG sunshinesong05.JPG manage 37 K 09 Jul 2014 - 02:44 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
sunshinesong9.jpgjpg sunshinesong9.jpg manage 231 K 15 Jul 2022 - 01:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
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