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■(TB) 'Caro Nome'
1970, Brown
'Caro Nome' (Bob Brown, R. 1968). Seedling# 67-67. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class VlF, Campanula violet (Wilson 37/1) self; medium ruffling; beard tangerine tipped blue. Seedling# 6350 ((seedling# 60-4 (Hall seedling# 51-28 x 'Palomino') x 'Bright Starlight')) X seedling# 63D2 ('Oriental Pearl' x 'June Meredith'). Corlew 1970. Honorable Mention 1971; Award of Merit 1974.
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References
| From AIS Bulletin #197 April 1970 Introducing Caro Nome (Bob Brown 1970) $25.00 Net. With clean and clear blue-violet petals and a bright red beard, this Iris is a match for the lilting tones of the Prima Donna as she sings her famous aria. Delightfully ruffled. Made a big hit at the Golden Gate Convention under Sdlg. 67-67. 36". Midseason. ((Hall 51-28 x Palomino) x Bright Starlight) X (Oriental Pearl x June Meredith). HC 1968. Cherry Lane Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| 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. |
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| I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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CaroNome5.JPG | manage | 340 K | 03 Dec 2019 - 14:12 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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Caro_Nome_1968_TB.jpg | manage | 61 K | 30 Nov 2011 - 02:12 | AlainFranco | Photo by Pierre Anfosso - France |
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Caronom02.jpg | manage | 87 K | 02 Jun 2014 - 02:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
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Caronome4.JPG | manage | 78 K | 13 Aug 2021 - 11:43 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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caronome1.JPG | manage | 920 K | 12 Apr 2017 - 19:00 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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caronome2.JPG | manage | 840 K | 12 Apr 2017 - 19:02 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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caronome9.JPG | manage | 270 K | 28 Sep 2020 - 20:28 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1974 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin |
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caronomi01.JPG | manage | 1011 K | 27 Mar 2016 - 20:46 | TerryLaurin | Photo by HIPS Archives |
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