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■(IB) 'California Style'

1990, Jones

'California Style' (Bennett Jones, R. 1989). Seedling #85-3-3. IB, 22" (56 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards white, infused light orange at midrib base; falls bright orange, white rim and centerline; beards tangerine; lightly ruffled. 'Color Bash' X 'Orange Tiger'. Bennett Jones 1990. Honorable Mention 1992; Award of Merit 1994.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #277 April 1990 Introducing CALIFORNIA STYLE-IB 22". Sdlg. 85-3-3: Color Bash X Orange Tiger. An eyecatcher with the color and flare attributed to the California scene. Domed standards are white infused light orange on the base of the midribs. Flaring falls are bright orange with white edges and a white center line. Tangerine beards. Slender stems carry one or two branches plus spur averaging five buds. $15.00. Bennett Jones.
 

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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-- LoicT - 2009-12-05
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CaliforniaStyle02.JPGJPG CaliforniaStyle02.JPG manage 66 K 15 Jun 2017 - 02:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
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CaliforniaStyle5.jpgjpg CaliforniaStyle5.jpg manage 67 K 21 Mar 2014 - 13:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
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Iris California Style.JPGJPG Iris California Style.JPG manage 354 K 06 Feb 2023 - 22:13 EliseAMANN Iris California Style
californiastyle01.jpgjpg californiastyle01.jpg manage 19 K 11 Sep 2014 - 02:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
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Topic revision: r30 - 29 Dec 2025, TerryLaurin
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