■(TB) 'Chanteuse'

1980, Gatty

'Chanteuse' (Joseph Gatty, R. 1979). Seedling# G53-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Opera pink (M&P 1-B-8) with paler area in center of falls; Chinese orange beard. 'Playgirl' X seedling# D90-1: ('Princess' x 'Pink Sleigh'). Keppel 1980. Honorable Mention 1982.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist:Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones 9

See below:
Chanteuse.jpgChanteuse01.jpgchanteuse08.JPGchanteuse09.JPGChanteuse12BHI.jpgchanteuse9.JPG
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References:

From AIS Bulletin #236 January 1980 Introducing CHANTEUSE (Gatty) M 36". Very ruffled and laced pink with paler pink area in falls. The color is clean and clear, the flowers large. Chinese orange beards. Playgirl X (Princess x Pink Sleigh). HC '78. #G53-1. $25.00. 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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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2009-12-30
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Chanteuse.jpgjpg Chanteuse.jpg manage 33 K 30 Dec 2009 - 03:48 MichaelGreenfield Photo by Mike Greenfield
Chanteuse01.jpgjpg Chanteuse01.jpg manage 68 K 10 Dec 2014 - 20:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Chanteuse12BHI.jpgjpg Chanteuse12BHI.jpg manage 50 K 15 Apr 2012 - 15:57 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
chanteuse08.JPGJPG chanteuse08.JPG manage 331 K 01 Feb 2021 - 03:30 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
chanteuse09.JPGJPG chanteuse09.JPG manage 342 K 06 Jan 2021 - 15:56 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1994 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
chanteuse9.JPGJPG chanteuse9.JPG manage 167 K 03 Apr 2023 - 12:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin at Keith Keppel's Garden
Topic revision: r16 - 21 Jan 2025, DelaneHLangton
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