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■(TB) 'Careless Whisper'

2008/09, Blyth

'Careless Whisper' (Barry Blyth, R. 2007). Seedling# N24-6. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards oyster grey, pastel lavender flush extending from base up halfway; falls oyster grey champagne, deeper soft pink-brown hafts; beards white tipped tangerine, lush; pronounced sweet fragrance. 'Opposing Forces' X 'Louisa's Song'. Tempo Two 2008/09

See below:
Photo by Burgard Iris Farmby Barry Blyth, Tempo Two, AustraliaCareless Whisper Blyth 07.jpgPhoto by Country Delight IrisPhoto by Tatiyana Dudka-Cvetok Iris-RussiaPhoto by Tatiyana Dudka-Cvetok Iris-RussiaPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotColleen Modra PhotoPhoto by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters FarmPhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
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Hybridizer's Comment: Lots of ruffle and lace with balanced and consistent show branching. lt makes a spectacular clump. Has a sweet perfume. Coming from an excellent pedigree it gives lovely seedlings.
 

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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-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-06
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
CarelessWhisper04.JPGJPG CarelessWhisper04.JPG manage 134 K 06 Dec 2016 - 02:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
CarelessWhisper141108_copy.jpgjpg CarelessWhisper141108_copy.jpg manage 26 K 19 Nov 2010 - 19:01 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
Careless_Whisper2.jpgjpg Careless_Whisper2.jpg manage 65 K 05 May 2010 - 11:21 Main.Laymont+ by Barry Blyth, Tempo Two, Australia
Careless_Whisper_Blyth_07.jpgjpg Careless_Whisper_Blyth_07.jpg manage 59 K 06 Jan 2010 - 12:28 Main.Laymont+ Barry Blyth, R. 2007). Sdlg. N24-6. TB, 38" (97 cm), EM.
careless01.jpgjpg careless01.jpg manage 72 K 08 May 2015 - 18:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Burgard Iris Farm
carelesswhisper01.jpgjpg carelesswhisper01.jpg manage 614 K 30 Dec 2015 - 18:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
carelesswhisper02.jpgjpg carelesswhisper02.jpg manage 89 K 22 Mar 2016 - 13:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Tatiyana Dudka-Cvetok Iris-Russia
carelesswhisper03.jpgjpg carelesswhisper03.jpg manage 129 K 22 Mar 2016 - 13:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Tatiyana Dudka-Cvetok Iris-Russia
carelesswhisper2.jpgjpg carelesswhisper2.jpg manage 29 K 18 Feb 2013 - 02:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
carelesswhisper5.jpgjpg carelesswhisper5.jpg manage 62 K 22 Jul 2013 - 03:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm
carelesswhisper6.jpgjpg carelesswhisper6.jpg manage 518 K 20 Dec 2019 - 15:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
carelesswhisper7.jpgjpg carelesswhisper7.jpg manage 142 K 28 Aug 2020 - 00:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
carelesswhisper8.JPGJPG carelesswhisper8.JPG manage 244 K 24 Nov 2020 - 17:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
Topic revision: r28 - 31 May 2022, TerryLaurin
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