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■(BB) 'Happy Song'

1978, Hamblen

'Happy Song' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1977). Seedling #M73-06A. BB, 26" (66 cm). Early to late bloom. Standards pink (RHS 36B); falls white; cerise-pink (41D) beard. 'Little Swinger' X seedling #H70-25F: ('Misty Dawn' x 'Dove Wings'). Mission Bell 1978. High Commendation 1977; Honorable Mention 1980; Award of Merit 1983.

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Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionDetail of photo by Betsy HigginsPhoto by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United KingdomPhoto scanned from the 2003 Cooley

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From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing HAPPY SONG. EM, 26". Domed, pink standards; white, horizontally flaring falls; bright reddish beards. Excellent branching. HC '77. #M73-06A. $15.00. Mission Bell.
 
 

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.

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happysong01.jpgjpg happysong01.jpg manage 82 K 06 Jun 2014 - 18:37 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
happysong0116.jpgjpg happysong0116.jpg manage 19 K 30 Jul 2016 - 04:29 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
happysong5.JPGJPG happysong5.JPG manage 159 K 11 Feb 2024 - 03:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United Kingdom
happysong9.JPGJPG happysong9.JPG manage 449 K 18 Jan 2021 - 15:41 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 2003 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
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