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■(TB) 'Caribbean Queen'

2018, Johnson

'Caribbean Queen' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2018). Seedling TG129A. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards and style arms icy blue-white; falls light sky blue, center lighter, heavily ruffled; beard hairs based tangerine, tips white; sweet fragrance. 'Water Waltz' X seedling TB21B: ('Restless Heart' x seedling TZ119B: ('Pursuit of Happiness' x 'Rio')). Mid-America 2018. Honorable Mention 2021.

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Mid-America 2018 Catalog gives; "CARIBBEAN QUEEN (T. Johnson ’18) TB Midseason 34” (86CM) Billowing icy white standard. Light sky blue falls with white beards tipped tangerine. A gorgeous iris with ruffles galore. Produces show stems carrying up to 8 buds. If you like ruffles you won’t be disappointed with Caribbean Queen. Seedling TG129A: Water Waltz X (Restless Heart x ((My Ginny x Queen’s Circle) x Rio)). $60.00"
 


Culture

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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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-- Main.Betsy881 - 10 Feb 2018
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caribbeanqueen01.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen01.jpg manage 151 K 11 Feb 2018 - 14:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
caribbeanqueen02.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen02.jpg manage 145 K 11 Feb 2018 - 14:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
caribbeanqueen03.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen03.jpg manage 65 K 07 Feb 2022 - 04:05 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
caribbeanqueen09.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen09.jpg manage 98 K 21 Feb 2021 - 15:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
caribbeanqueen091.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen091.jpg manage 96 K 21 Feb 2021 - 15:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
caribbeanqueen1.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen1.jpg manage 156 K 01 May 2020 - 12:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Diana Ford
caribbeanqueen5.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen5.jpg manage 102 K 21 Jan 2023 - 03:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
caribbeanqueen50.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen50.jpg manage 131 K 03 Feb 2023 - 13:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
caribbeanqueen7.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen7.jpg manage 132 K 28 May 2023 - 01:15 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America Garden
caribbeanqueen70.jpgjpg caribbeanqueen70.jpg manage 141 K 31 May 2023 - 01:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America Garden
caribbeanqueen9.jpegjpeg caribbeanqueen9.jpeg manage 141 K 27 Jan 2021 - 02:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Lori Rhodes- Crafton Hills Iris Farm
Topic revision: r17 - 31 May 2023, TLaurin
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