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■(TB) 'Reality Check'

2019, Tasco

'Reality Check' (Richard Tasco, R. 2019). Seedling 13-TB-13-51. TB, 41" (104 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards diamond dusted apricot (RHS 24D), some light plum dots at extreme base of midribs; style arms spanish orange (26D), darker at bottom sides; falls peach-white ground heavily veined violet-purple (77A), apricot rim; beards capsicum red (33A); lightly ruffled; moderately sweet fragrance. 'Center Line' X 'Teasing Tiger'. Superstition 2019. Honorable Mention 2021.

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References

From Superstition Iris Gardens catalog, 2019 - Diamond dusted apricot standards with light plum dots at the extreme base of the midribs. Peachy white ground falls heavily veined purple with an apricot rim. Colors contrast nicely with the capsicum red beards. Slightly ruffled very bright flowers with a moderately sweet fragrance. Vigorous grower that was the most favorite seedling for garden visitors last year. $50.00.
 

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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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
realitycheck.JPGJPG realitycheck.JPG manage 172 K 18 Dec 2018 - 13:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens.
realitycheck09.JPGJPG realitycheck09.JPG manage 143 K 31 May 2021 - 22:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
realitycheck091.JPGJPG realitycheck091.JPG manage 136 K 01 Jun 2021 - 01:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
realitycheck1.JPGJPG realitycheck1.JPG manage 349 K 22 May 2019 - 03:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt at Superstition Iris Gardens
realitycheck2.JPGJPG realitycheck2.JPG manage 277 K 22 May 2019 - 03:24 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt at Superstition Iris Gardens
realitycheck3.JPGJPG realitycheck3.JPG manage 287 K 22 May 2019 - 03:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt at Superstition Iris Gardens
realitycheck5.JPGJPG realitycheck5.JPG manage 143 K 18 Dec 2023 - 20:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
realitycheck9.jpgjpg realitycheck9.jpg manage 241 K 25 Jun 2021 - 01:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Larry Lauer-Lauer's Flowers
Topic revision: r13 - 27 Dec 2023, Harloiris
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