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■(IB) 'Astounded'

2002, Spoon

'Astounded' (Donald Spoon, R. 2002). Seedling 96-196A. IB, height 19" (48 cm), Early bloom. Intense orange self; beards tangerine; lightly ruffled, flared. 'Orange Tiger' X 'Peach Parasol'. Winterberry 2002

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From AIS Bulletin #325 April 2002 Introducing Astounded IB, 19" (48 cm), E. Intense orange self. Up to 7 buds on well branched stalks. Rapid growth and vigorous. Floriferous! To see a clump in full bloom is to be astounded. (SDB Orange Tiger X BB Peach Parasol). $25. Winterberry Gardens.
 

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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astounded-jb.jpgjpg astounded-jb.jpg manage 68 K 25 Feb 2013 - 02:35 Main.Harloiris photo courtesy Winterberry Iris
astounded.jpgjpg astounded.jpg manage 66 K 07 Jan 2010 - 01:06 Main.htb  
astounded01.jpgjpg astounded01.jpg manage 96 K 14 Apr 2020 - 02:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
astounded02.jpgjpg astounded02.jpg manage 96 K 14 Apr 2020 - 02:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
astounded3.JPGJPG astounded3.JPG manage 47 K 04 Feb 2012 - 14:31 Main.htb ©2006 Laurie Frazer
astounded7.JPGJPG astounded7.JPG manage 287 K 20 May 2025 - 19:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
astounded9.JPGJPG astounded9.JPG manage 137 K 04 Dec 2021 - 16:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Kathryn Mohr
astoundedmartin.JPGJPG astoundedmartin.JPG manage 150 K 06 Dec 2021 - 23:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Georgette Martin
astoundedmartin1.JPGJPG astoundedmartin1.JPG manage 132 K 06 Dec 2021 - 23:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Georgette Martin
astoundedmartin10.JPGJPG astoundedmartin10.JPG manage 140 K 06 Dec 2021 - 23:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Georgette Martin
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