■(BB) 'Lemon Smoothie'

2015, Spoon

'Lemon Smoothie' (Donald Spoon, R. 2015) Seedling 2004-174RE. BB, 26" (66 cm). Early midseason bloom and rebloom. Standards white (RHS NN155D), light yellow (2D) at base, closed and domed; style arms light yellow (2D), darker (2C) in laced crests and midribs; falls light yellow (4B), lighter (4C/D) around beards and edges, darker (4B) in hafts, arched; beards light yellow (2D), tips golden yellow (9B/C) grading to orange (23A) deep in throat; ruffled; sweet muscadine grape fragrance. 'Lichen' X seedling 92-106A ('Immortality' x 'Thornbird').

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Awaiting original catalog description
This Border Bearded entry was released and 'Lemon Smoothie' was used with the Don Spoon Tall Bearded Iris 'Lemon Smoothie'
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07


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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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