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■(TB) 'Beauty Contest'

2013, Black

'Beauty Contest' (Paul Black, R. 2013). Seedling# P211C. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards mid-pink base and center becoming fine mid-pink veins over white in upper 1/3; style arms mid-light pink; falls dark grape-purple, darker textured veins, 1/3/" band of light pink; beard hairs based purple, dark coral tips; slight sweet fragrance. 'Sirocco Mist' X 'Dinner Talk'. Mid-America 2013. Honorable Mention 2015.

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References

From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2013: BEAUTY CONTEST (Black ‘13) TB Midseason 35” (89 cm). If it is splendidly unique color you’re looking for, look no further. Mid pink standard color repeats in narrow bands around grape purple falls. Smoldering burnt coral orange beards add a bit of drama to this Beauty Contest. Branching and buds are quite variable with 2-3 branches and 5-9 buds. Garden visitors have universally loved this beauty. Sdlg. P211C: Sirocco Mist X Dinner Talk. Wicked Good sib. $50.00.
 

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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2013-04-13
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BEAUTYCONTEST4.jpgjpg BEAUTYCONTEST4.jpg manage 553 K 12 Dec 2018 - 16:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
BEAUTY_CONTEST_(Black_2013).JPGJPG BEAUTY_CONTEST_(Black_2013).JPG manage 757 K 11 Aug 2016 - 18:40 PerryDyer  
BHP_7324-X2_beauty_contest.jpgjpg BHP_7324-X2_beauty_contest.jpg manage 104 K 21 Feb 2016 - 08:03 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
BeautyContest01.JPGJPG BeautyContest01.JPG manage 78 K 25 Sep 2019 - 03:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris-Iris du Grand Barbu-France
BeautyContest02.JPGJPG BeautyContest02.JPG manage 39 K 15 Jun 2017 - 21:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
BeautyContest03.jpgjpg BeautyContest03.jpg manage 21 K 05 Apr 2016 - 22:26 Main.TLaurin Photo by IRIS 4 U Garden
BeautyContest04.JPGJPG BeautyContest04.JPG manage 187 K 10 Feb 2018 - 03:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
BeautyContest1.JPGJPG BeautyContest1.JPG manage 73 K 13 Apr 2016 - 15:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Napa Country Iris Garden
BeautyContest9.jpgjpg BeautyContest9.jpg manage 235 K 22 Sep 2021 - 15:36 Main.TLaurin Photo by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-Australia
beautycontest01.jpgjpg beautycontest01.jpg manage 104 K 02 Aug 2015 - 02:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Carl Boro taken at 2015 AIS Convention
beautycontest02.jpgjpg beautycontest02.jpg manage 67 K 28 Aug 2015 - 01:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mikey Lango-Taken at 2015 AIS Convention
beautycontest03.jpgjpg beautycontest03.jpg manage 68 K 04 Jun 2014 - 02:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
beautycontest1.JPGJPG beautycontest1.JPG manage 29 K 14 Apr 2013 - 11:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
beautycontest2.jpgjpg beautycontest2.jpg manage 61 K 10 Feb 2014 - 18:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
beautycontest20.jpgjpg beautycontest20.jpg manage 174 K 20 Feb 2023 - 14:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
beautycontest21.jpgjpg beautycontest21.jpg manage 155 K 20 Feb 2023 - 14:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
beautycontest22.jpgjpg beautycontest22.jpg manage 219 K 20 Feb 2023 - 14:19 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
beautycontest3.jpgjpg beautycontest3.jpg manage 167 K 11 Aug 2019 - 03:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Ellen Reed
beautycontest4.jpgjpg beautycontest4.jpg manage 128 K 06 Jul 2020 - 11:05 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid-America Garden
beautycontest5.jpgjpg beautycontest5.jpg manage 231 K 06 Jul 2020 - 11:05 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid-America Garden
beautycontest6.jpgjpg beautycontest6.jpg manage 574 K 19 Dec 2019 - 16:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
beautycontest7.jpgjpg beautycontest7.jpg manage 151 K 30 Jun 2020 - 11:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
Topic revision: r37 - 20 Feb 2023, TLaurin
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