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■(BB) 'Orinoco Flow'

1993, Bartlett

'Orinoco Flow' ( Cy Bartlett, R. 1989). Seedling #BS-R-1. BB, 25" (64 cm). Early to late bloom. Standards white ground, heavily stitched deep purple blue on edge; deep blue purple styles; falls white ground, heavy plicata markings at hafts and top edge; navy blue beard; heavily ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. 'Blue Staccato' X 'Raziza'. Sutton's Green Thumber 1993. British Dykes Medal 1994.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #289 April 1993 Introducing ORINOCO FLOW (C Bartlett '93) BB 25" E-M. Absolutely gorgeous! White ground standards heavily stitched deep purple-blue on edge with deep blue purple styles. White ground falls with heavy plicata markings at the hafts and top edge; navy blue beards. Heavily ruffled with slight sweet fragrance. Best median of this color in our garden since Rare Edition. SC(BIS) '86; ST (Wisley) '89; AM (Wisley) '92; Best BB and Best Commercial Variety (Florence) '92. The flow of awards will continue for you. Blue Staccato X Raziza. $25.00. Sutton's Green Thumber
 

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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orinico01.jpgjpg orinico01.jpg manage 59 K 09 Feb 2015 - 12:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
orinico02.jpgjpg orinico02.jpg manage 52 K 09 Feb 2015 - 12:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
orinico03.jpgjpg orinico03.jpg manage 88 K 09 Feb 2015 - 12:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
orinicoflow06.jpgjpg orinicoflow06.jpg manage 68 K 14 Jul 2014 - 20:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
orinocoflow04.jpgjpg orinocoflow04.jpg manage 85 K 07 Jul 2013 - 23:54 Main.TLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
orinocoflow5.jpgjpg orinocoflow5.jpg manage 23 K 01 Jun 2013 - 01:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises
OrinocoFlow15.jpgjpg OrinocoFlow15.jpg manage 66 K 26 Nov 2013 - 22:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
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