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■(BB) 'Ballerina Pink'

2010, Black

'Ballerina Pink' (Paul Black, R. 2010) Seedling #N181B. BB, 27" (69 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards pastel pink, slightly paler toward edges; style arms pale peach; falls creamy pink, ivory center, darker pink hafts and edges; beards tangerine; ruffled, laced; slight sweet fragrance. Seedling #K53A: ('La Valse' x 'Funny Girl') X seedling #K59D: (''Lotus Land'' x 'Keeping Up Appearances'). Mid-America 2010. Honorable Mention 2012; Award of Merit 2014. Knowlton Medal 2017.

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From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2010: BALLERINA PINK (Black ‘10) BB. Midseason-Late 27” (69cm). She's surrounded by pretty ruffles and lace and perfectly on point. What a breathtaking picture this ballerina makes! Pastel pink standards pale slightly toward edges. Styles are pale peach. Creamy pink falls are darker toward margins and over hafts. Flowers are perfectly poised and balanced with precise proportions expected of the finest border bearded iris. Show stalks have 3 branches and 8-10 buds. Strong, healthy plants insure a long performance. Total quality. Sdlg. N181B: (La Valse x Funny Girl) X (Lotus Land x Keeping Up Appearances). $35.00.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-27

IAttachmentActionSizeDateWhoComment
BALLERINA_PINK.jpgjpgBALLERINA_PINK.jpgmanage 56 K 01 Feb 2010 - 17:08 Main.Laymont+ by Mid-America Garden Oregon USA
ballerinapink01.jpgjpgballerinapink01.jpgmanage 44 K 06 Aug 2014 - 01:43 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham-Magic Valley Iris Society
ballerinapink02.JPGJPGballerinapink02.JPGmanage 41 K 25 Aug 2014 - 19:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
ballerinapink03.JPGJPGballerinapink03.JPGmanage 46 K 25 Aug 2014 - 19:33 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
ballerinapink04.JPGJPGballerinapink04.JPGmanage 47 K 30 Dec 2014 - 12:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jean Claude Jacob-Iris de la Baie-France
ballerinapink1.jpgjpgballerinapink1.jpgmanage 88 K 16 Aug 2017 - 11:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black Black-Mid America Garden
ballerinapink2.jpgjpgballerinapink2.jpgmanage 82 K 16 Aug 2017 - 11:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black Black-Mid America Garden
ballerinapink3.JPGJPGballerinapink3.JPGmanage 185 K 20 Feb 2022 - 21:43 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden

Revision r21 - 26 Feb 2022 - 02:55 - Main.TLaurin
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