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■(TB) 'Blowing Kisses'

2006, Keppel

'Blowing Kisses' (Keith Keppel, R. 2006). Seedling# 00-198A. TB, 40" (102 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards and style arms light pink (M&P 1-DE-7); falls phlox pink (41-E-3/4) paling to lilac white (42-C-4/5) center; beards white tipped carnelian red (2-E-11). 'Mild Manner' X 'My Ginny'. Keppel 2007. Honorable Mention 2009.

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Photos of buds of TB Blowing Kisses. Taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, on June 10th and 16th.Top view of style arms of TB Blowing Kisses. Photo taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, on 6/16/2017.Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.by Mid-America Garden Oregon USABLOWING KISSES (Keppel 2007)Iris 26 garden- FranceIris 26 garden- Francechez Iris 26- FranceBlowing Kisses compP1020116Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters FarmPhoto by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-GermanyPhoto by Carl Boro taken at 2015 AIS ConventionPhoto by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-GermanyPhoto by Carl Boro taken at 2015 AIS ConventionPhoto by SchreinerPhoto by Judy Tapio-Jubilee GardensPhoto by Riley Probst taken at the 2010 AIS National ConventionPhoto by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPicture by Snowpeak IrisPhoto by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.Photo by Country Delight IrisPhoto by Napa Country Iris GardensPhoto by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.Photo by Holly Johnson-Taken at MN Landscape ArboretumPhoto by Holly Johnson-Taken at MN Landscape ArboretumPhoto by Holly Johnson-Taken at MN Landscape ArboretumBlowing Kisses by Marilyn CampbellPhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-AustraliaPhoto by Riversdale Irises-AustraliaTaken at the AIS 2010 Convention in Madison, WITaken at the AIS 2010 Convention in Madison, WIBlowing Kisses by Marilyn CampbellBlowing Kisses by Marilyn CampbellPhoto by Betty Jacobs. Picture taken at Keith KeppelPhoto by Erin L ChienPhoto by Erin L Chien

References:

From AIS Bulletin #345 April 2007 Introducing BLOWING KISSES ML 40" (Mild Manner X My Ginny) Romantically feminine, with clear pink firmly-upright standards, showing off the pink styles to advantage. Flaring orchid pink falls have a paler area below the coral pink and white beards. Good branching. #00-198A. $45.00. Keith Keppel.
 

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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-- MarilynCampbell - 2010-01-23
  • TB 'Blowing Kisses' was blooming at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, approximately June 7-19, in 2017. -- HollyJohnson2017 -04-01 - 11 Aug 2017
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blowingkisses04.jpgjpg blowingkisses04.jpg manage 54 K 10 Jul 2013 - 00:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
blowingkisses05.jpgjpg blowingkisses05.jpg manage 167 K 16 Mar 2017 - 16:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
blowingkisses06.jpgjpg blowingkisses06.jpg manage 89 K 29 Jul 2019 - 15:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst taken at the 2010 AIS National Convention
blowingkisses08.jpgjpg blowingkisses08.jpg manage 336 K 19 Nov 2019 - 00:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
blowingkisses09.jpgjpg blowingkisses09.jpg manage 59 K 12 Mar 2010 - 16:11 Main.mshadow Picture by Snowpeak Iris
blowingkisses1.JPGJPG blowingkisses1.JPG manage 684 K 24 Dec 2015 - 04:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
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blowingkisses2.jpgjpg blowingkisses2.jpg manage 25 K 18 Feb 2013 - 02:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
blowingkisses3.jpgjpg blowingkisses3.jpg manage 315 K 21 Jun 2017 - 18:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson-Taken at MN Landscape Arboretum
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blowingkisses7.jpgjpg blowingkisses7.jpg manage 136 K 03 Jul 2018 - 02:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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