■(TB) 'Classico'
1984, Gartman
'Classico' (
Lilly Gartman, R. 1982). Seedling# 178-27G. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards very pale creamy pink, chartreuse gold rim; falls cream, chartreuse gold rim and haft; gold beard; ruffled; slight sweet fragrance.
'Carved Cameo' X
'Satin Glass'. Hillview Gardens 1984.
Honorable Mention 1986;
Favorite Guest Iris 1986.
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From AIS Bulletin #253 April 1984 Introducing CLASSICO-TB, 36", midseason. Very pale creamy pink stands with chartreuse, gold rim; cream falls with chartreuse, gold rim and hafts; gold beards. A classy, heavy substanced creation with show stalk branching. Sdlg. 178-27G: (Carved Cameo X Satin Glass). $30.00. Hillview Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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