■(TB) 'Cloudless Sunrise'

1984, Niswonger

'Cloudless Sunrise' (O. David Niswonger, R. 1983). Seedling# 11-80. TB, 34" (86 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards white, slight apricot streak at midrib; falls lightly ruffled peachy apricot; tangerine beard. 'Coral Strand' X 'Marmalade Skies'. Cape Iris 1984. Honorable Mention 1988.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: AZ, CA, CO, ID, KY, MO, ND, OK, TX, WA, Germany, Netherlands. USDA Zones 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #253 April 1984 Introducing CLOUDLESS SUNRISE (Niswonger '84) Sdlg. 11-80: Coral Strand X Marmalade Skies. TB, 34", E-M, fertile. The name was inspired by the last words of David (II Samuel, Chap. 3, verse 4). A peachy apricot amoena with slightly open stds. Falls are semi-flaring and ruffled, reminding one of a flight of butterflies. Very sturdy and vigorous. $25.00. Cape Iris Gardens.
 

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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-11-07
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CloudlessSunriseBJ.jpgjpg CloudlessSunriseBJ.jpg manage 71 K 03 Feb 2012 - 23:52 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
TbCloudlessSunriseNH.jpgjpg TbCloudlessSunriseNH.jpg manage 51 K 30 Jun 2014 - 14:42 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nyla Hughes
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cloudless_sunrise.JPGJPG cloudless_sunrise.JPG manage 64 K 16 Jan 2011 - 17:41 Main.chinon36 taken in my garden, Loire Valley, France
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cloudlesssunrise9.jpgjpg cloudlesssunrise9.jpg manage 180 K 19 Apr 2023 - 14:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden taken at the 2023 Sacramento Iris Society Flower Show
cloudlesssunrise90.jpgjpg cloudlesssunrise90.jpg manage 139 K 19 Apr 2023 - 14:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden taken at the 2023 Sacramento Iris Society Flower Show
cloudlessunrise1.jpgjpg cloudlessunrise1.jpg manage 32 K 27 Nov 2018 - 03:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandor Szasz-Iriszkert-Hungary
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Topic revision: r23 - 25 Jan 2025, TerryLaurin
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