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■(TB) 'Heartstring Strummer'

2001, Johnson

'Heartstring Strummer' (Ben Johnson, R. 1997). Seedling# A49-A. TB, 40" (107 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards white, edges flushed pale violet blue; style arms pale violet blue; falls medium violet blue, edges deeper, paling to near-white by beard; beards pale violet blue, yellow in throat; heavily ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. 'Rapture In Blue' X 'Conjuration'. Superstition 2001. Honorable Mention 2003; Award of Merit 2005; President's Cup 2005; Wister Medal 2008.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #321 April 2001 Introducing HEARTSTRING STRUMMER. TB, 40", ML. Sdlg # A49-A. Domed and ruffled white standards are lightly rimmed in very pale violet blue; very broad and nicely flared falls are near white around beards modulating to a medium dark violet blue on the ruffled edges: orange yellow beards ending pale violet blue: usually 9 buds; although not a space-ager may breed them with its' Conjuration background: we're very proud to have the honor of introducing Ben's very first iris. EC 1997. Rapture In Blue X Conjuration. $40.00. Superstition Iris Gardens.
 

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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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HeartstringStrummer03.jpgjpg HeartstringStrummer03.jpg manage 70 K 26 Mar 2014 - 15:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
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HeartstringStrummer_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg HeartstringStrummer_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 67 K 05 Nov 2010 - 06:59 Main.janlauritzen Taken at the AIS 2005 National in St. Louis, MO
HeartstringStrummer_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpgjpg HeartstringStrummer_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpg manage 67 K 28 Jan 2012 - 09:43 Main.janlauritzen taken at the AIS Portland National in 2006
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heartstring_strummer_68.jpgjpg heartstring_strummer_68.jpg manage 73 K 03 Dec 2010 - 00:17 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
heartstringstrummer02.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer02.jpg manage 22 K 03 Sep 2015 - 18:47 Main.TLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
heartstringstrummer03.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer03.jpg manage 177 K 18 Mar 2017 - 18:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
heartstringstrummer04.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer04.jpg manage 60 K 18 May 2014 - 18:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
heartstringstrummer05.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer05.jpg manage 55 K 18 May 2014 - 18:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
heartstringstrummer06.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer06.jpg manage 30 K 24 Jul 2014 - 23:26 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rainbow Iris Farm
heartstringstrummer09.JPGJPG heartstringstrummer09.JPG manage 77 K 18 Aug 2021 - 19:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
heartstringstrummer12.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer12.jpg manage 43 K 06 May 2013 - 21:59 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jim Hedgecock-Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
heartstringstrummer13.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer13.jpg manage 53 K 17 May 2013 - 01:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
heartstringstrummer14.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer14.jpg manage 59 K 12 Jul 2013 - 22:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
heartstringstrummer140.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer140.jpg manage 160 K 01 Sep 2022 - 15:34 Main.TLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
heartstringstrummer15.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer15.jpg manage 29 K 07 Oct 2013 - 16:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Loktev's Iris Garden-Russia
heartstringstrummer16.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer16.jpg manage 60 K 13 Oct 2013 - 00:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alla Chernoguz-Ukraine
heartstringstrummer4.jpgjpg heartstringstrummer4.jpg manage 42 K 16 Nov 2017 - 23:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Gintaras Kilmaitis-Irisu Pasaulis-Lithuania
heartstringstummer01.jpgjpg heartstringstummer01.jpg manage 59 K 01 Sep 2014 - 19:23 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
heartstringstummer17.jpgjpg heartstringstummer17.jpg manage 71 K 10 Nov 2013 - 12:47 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
heartstrinstrummer01.jpgjpg heartstrinstrummer01.jpg manage 22 K 15 Nov 2014 - 15:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
johnsonb_heartstingstrummer.jpgjpg johnsonb_heartstingstrummer.jpg manage 58 K 12 Jan 2010 - 12:42 Main.avmoran  
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