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■(IB) 'Constant Companion'

1995, Marsh

'Constant Companion' (Connell Marsh, R. 1992). Seedling #87-15-10-C. IB, 18" (46 cm). Early to late bloom and rebloom. Standards velvety intense red violet; falls red violet, intensifying in color depth at end of beards; beards powder blue, orange in throat; ruffled; slight fragrance. 'Violet Miracle' X 'Third Charm'. Iristocrat Acres 1995.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #297 April 1995 Introducing CONSTANT COMPANION deserves its name. Reblooming IB. in Nebraska continuously for 3 months, the last frosted bloom opened November 7. Branched, flaring and ruffled red-violet with intensified color surrounding powder blue beards. Best seedling 1993 reblooming show. Marsh R '92. Miracle X Third Charm. $25.00. Iristocrat Acres.
 

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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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-01-13
  • IB Constant Companion bloomed at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, approximately, May 14 - 23, in 2017. -- HollyJohnson2017-04-01 - 01 Aug 2017
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20170514_120442 (2)IB Constant Companion.jpgjpg 20170514_120442 (2)IB Constant Companion.jpg manage 536 K 01 Aug 2017 - 13:45 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 A bud of Constant Companion. Photo by Holly Johnson, taken 5/14/2017
20170519_122133IB_Constant_Companion_(2)01.jpgjpg 20170519_122133IB_Constant_Companion_(2)01.jpg manage 983 K 23 May 2017 - 18:19 Main.TLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson-Taken at 05/19/17 at MN Landscape Arboretum
20170519_122148_(2).jpgjpg 20170519_122148_(2).jpg manage 1 MB 21 May 2017 - 16:01 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 IB Constant Companion - Photo by Holly Johnson taken on May 19, 2017 after rain during previous days at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Zone 4b
20170519_122200_(2).jpgjpg 20170519_122200_(2).jpg manage 1 MB 21 May 2017 - 16:01 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 IB Constant Companion - Photo by Holly Johnson taken on May 19, 2017 after rain during previous days at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Zone 4b
20170519_122215_(2).jpgjpg 20170519_122215_(2).jpg manage 1 MB 21 May 2017 - 16:00 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 IB Constant Companion - Photo by Holly Johnson taken on May 19, 2017 after rain during previous days at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Zone 4b
Const.Comp.1227.JPGJPG Const.Comp.1227.JPG manage 70 K 14 Feb 2011 - 15:15 Main.bjacobs Rebloomer - Picture taken in 12/27/10. Photo by Betty Jacobs.
ConstantCompanion05.JPGJPG ConstantCompanion05.JPG manage 63 K 22 Mar 2014 - 14:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
DSCN1042.JPGJPG DSCN1042.JPG manage 71 K 14 Feb 2011 - 15:12 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs
DSCN4068.JPGJPG DSCN4068.JPG manage 70 K 14 Feb 2011 - 15:19 Main.bjacobs Rebloomer - Picture taken in 12/27/10. Photo by Betty Jacobs.
constantcompanion01.jpgjpg constantcompanion01.jpg manage 154 K 06 Apr 2017 - 02:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Ross Eagles-Diversity Acres
constantcompanion02.jpgjpg constantcompanion02.jpg manage 22 K 20 Jul 2014 - 03:15 Main.TLaurin Photo by Colin Campbell- Iris Hills Farm.
constantcompanion03.jpgjpg constantcompanion03.jpg manage 30 K 24 Dec 2014 - 14:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
constantcompanion06.jpgjpg constantcompanion06.jpg manage 221 K 16 Dec 2019 - 15:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
constantcompanion07.jpgjpg constantcompanion07.jpg manage 260 K 28 Jul 2020 - 15:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
constantcompanion1.jpgjpg constantcompanion1.jpg manage 49 K 13 Jan 2010 - 00:53 Main.htb ©2008 Laurie Frazer
constantcompanion10.JPGJPG constantcompanion10.JPG manage 45 K 05 Feb 2012 - 19:05 Main.htb ©2006 Laurie Frazer
constantcompanion2.JPGJPG constantcompanion2.JPG manage 25 K 08 Apr 2016 - 15:15 Main.TLaurin Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm
constantcompanion3.jpgjpg constantcompanion3.jpg manage 306 K 04 Aug 2017 - 12:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Iriswarehouse
constantcompanion5.JPGJPG constantcompanion5.JPG manage 240 K 25 May 2023 - 02:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
constantcompanion6.jpgjpg constantcompanion6.jpg manage 37 K 31 Jul 2013 - 02:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Colin Campbell- Iris Hills Farm.
constantcompanion7.JPGJPG constantcompanion7.JPG manage 189 K 15 Mar 2024 - 20:13 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Gardens
constantcompanion70.JPGJPG constantcompanion70.JPG manage 197 K 15 Mar 2024 - 20:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Gardens
constantcompanion8.JPGJPG constantcompanion8.JPG manage 116 K 27 Oct 2023 - 02:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens-reblooming October 2023
constantcompanion80.JPGJPG constantcompanion80.JPG manage 242 K 27 Oct 2023 - 02:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens-reblooming October 2023
constantcompanion9.jpgjpg constantcompanion9.jpg manage 121 K 01 Apr 2020 - 02:42 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
Topic revision: r30 - 15 Mar 2024, TLaurin
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