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■(TB) 'Afternoon Colours'

2008/2009, Blyth

'Afternoon Colours' (Barry Blyth, R. 2007). Seedliing N203-7. TB, 40" (102 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards cream infused pastel rose-pink at midrib; falls magenta blending and lightening toward the edge of standards color, heavy burgundy overlay at hafts extending a third of the way down; beards tangerine tipped white at end. 'Enchanter' X 'Decadence'. Tempo Two 2008/09

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Afternoon Colours 16.jpgAFTERNOON COLOURS 2009.jpgAfternoon Colours  Blyth 2007.jpgafternoonclours5.JPGafternooncolours01.jpgafternooncolours8.JPGafternooncolours9.JPG

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Awaiting original catalog description
Hybridizer's Comment: Excellent branching with ruffled, flared and lilting blooms. Fertile and a good parent. Sister to 'Oxford Countess'.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

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-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-06
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
AFTERNOON_COLOURS_2009.jpgjpg AFTERNOON_COLOURS_2009.jpg manage 73 K 22 Apr 2010 - 11:44 Main.Laymont+ by Barry Blyth, Tempo Two, Australia
Afternoon Colours 16.jpgjpg Afternoon Colours 16.jpg manage 42 K 19 Apr 2022 - 13:34 Main.TLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
Afternoon_Colours__Blyth_2007.jpgjpg Afternoon_Colours__Blyth_2007.jpg manage 74 K 06 Jan 2010 - 12:14 Main.Laymont+ by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France
afternoonclours5.JPGJPG afternoonclours5.JPG manage 148 K 25 Aug 2023 - 01:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
afternooncolours01.jpgjpg afternooncolours01.jpg manage 604 K 29 Dec 2015 - 04:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
afternooncolours8.JPGJPG afternooncolours8.JPG manage 284 K 23 Nov 2020 - 02:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
afternooncolours9.JPGJPG afternooncolours9.JPG manage 298 K 23 Nov 2020 - 02:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
Topic revision: r20 - 25 Aug 2023, TLaurin
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