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■(TB) 'Tuamotu'

2019, Laporte

'Tuamotu' (Bernard Laporte, R. 2019). Seedling BB7 - 09, sibling to 'Belle De Cadix' and 'Somptueuse'. TB, 39" (110 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards and style arms white; falls purple, pale wisteria blue border, thin purple hairline rim on lower part; yellow beards, pale violet-blue tipped yellow at the end; very ruffled. Slight fragrance. Blyth seedling W58-1: (Seedling T118-A: ('Carnival Capers' x 'Beauty School') x unknown) X 'GalwayPiper'.

See below:
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References

See: IRIS et BULBEUSES n°169, 2019, p. 43.
note: W58-1 is TB 'Edge Of Happiness'.

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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