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■(IB) 'I'll Be Back'

2004, Aitken

'I'll Be Back' (J. Terry Aitken, R. 2004). Seedling #98M14-B. IB, 18" (46 cm), Midseason to late bloom and re-bloom. Standards white; falls open very pale violet, fade to white; beards orange. 'Joe Cool' X 'Eternal Bliss'. Aitken 2004.

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References

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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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-- Main.RPries - 2009-12-01
  • Reliable rebloomer here in Holland-zone 7:
early August and early September in 2007, end of August in 2008, end of september in 2009! Good pod parent. -- LoicT - 07 Dec 2009
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
IBIllBeBack c.JPGJPG IBIllBeBack c.JPG manage 179 K 07 Jun 2022 - 17:30 BrewItt Photo by Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON
IllBeBack9.jpgjpg IllBeBack9.jpg manage 47 K 13 Jan 2023 - 16:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Trails End Iris Gardens
Ill_Be_Back.JPGJPG Ill_Be_Back.JPG manage 22 K 04 Apr 2010 - 05:11 Main.rshadlow  
Ill_Be_Back_-__REB_-_2004_-__Aitken_-_IB.JPGJPG Ill_Be_Back_-__REB_-_2004_-__Aitken_-_IB.JPG manage 49 K 01 Dec 2009 - 23:00 Main.tasquierloic Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
ill_be_backRE04aitken-bi-.JPGJPG ill_be_backRE04aitken-bi-.JPG manage 40 K 14 Jan 2012 - 15:12 LoicTasquier Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
ill_be_backRE04aitken_--.JPGJPG ill_be_backRE04aitken_--.JPG manage 69 K 14 Jan 2012 - 15:12 LoicTasquier Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
ill_be_backRE04aitken_-.JPGJPG ill_be_backRE04aitken_-.JPG manage 61 K 14 Jan 2012 - 15:12 LoicTasquier Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
ill_be_backRE04aitken_.JPGJPG ill_be_backRE04aitken_.JPG manage 89 K 14 Jan 2012 - 15:11 LoicTasquier Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
ill_be_backRE04aitken__-.JPGJPG ill_be_backRE04aitken__-.JPG manage 89 K 14 Jan 2012 - 15:11 LoicTasquier Photo taken in the Netherlands - Zone 7 by Loïc Tasquier
illbeback01.JPGJPG illbeback01.JPG manage 73 K 31 Dec 2014 - 01:54 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON Canada
illbeback8.jpgjpg illbeback8.jpg manage 19 K 06 Mar 2013 - 16:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Iris Garden
illbeback9.JPGJPG illbeback9.JPG manage 46 K 10 Jan 2014 - 23:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Winterberry Gardens
Topic revision: r22 - 03 Nov 2023, Af83
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