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■(TB) 'Approachable'

1998, Ernst

'Approachable' (Richard Ernst, R. 1998). Seedling JF120-16A-1. TB, 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards creamy peach, midrib infused pink, rim honey; style arms creamy peach; falls creamy peach, with faint blue violet cast, shoulders mauve, rim honey; beards tangerine orange. Seedling F120-16: ('Afternoon Delight' x Gaulter seedling 81-17, involving 'Irene Nelson') X seedling F104-1: (seedling B119-1: ('Irene Nelson' x 'Sun Fire') x 'Friday Surprise'). Cooley 1998.

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Approachable TB Richard Ernst 1998 (1).jpegApproachable TB Richard Ernst 1998.jpegApproachableBJ.jpgApproachableBJbh.jpg

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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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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Approachable TB Richard Ernst 1998 (1).jpegjpeg Approachable TB Richard Ernst 1998 (1).jpeg manage 1 MB 30 May 2026 - 14:38 Main.georgebacon George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden
Approachable TB Richard Ernst 1998.jpegjpeg Approachable TB Richard Ernst 1998.jpeg manage 1 MB 30 May 2026 - 14:38 Main.georgebacon George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden
ApproachableBJ.jpgjpg ApproachableBJ.jpg manage 76 K 26 Jan 2012 - 16:03 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
ApproachableBJbh.jpgjpg ApproachableBJbh.jpg manage 43 K 06 Feb 2017 - 18:35 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
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