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■(TB) 'Delphi'

1980, Shoop

'Delphi' (George Shoop, R. 1979). Seedling 75-7. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white; falls blue; tangerine red beard; ruffled. Long line of seedlings involving blue amoenas with 'Whole Cloth' in background. Shoop 1980. Honorable Mention 1984

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From AIS Bulletin #237 April 1980 Introducing DELPHI (Shoop '80). TB, 36", M. A truly blue amoena. No lavender influence. White standards; mid-blue falls; tangerine red beard. No haft markings. Well formed flower with light ruffling. Color slides show falls blue. Good stalk, branching and increase. #75-7: Blue amoena line with Whole Cloth in background. Exciting. $25.00. George Shoop.
 


Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-11-19
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
DelphiBHI.jpgjpg DelphiBHI.jpg manage 47 K 17 Nov 2011 - 23:35 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
DelphiBHI1.JPGJPG DelphiBHI1.JPG manage 88 K 14 Aug 2021 - 21:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
delphi01.JPGJPG delphi01.JPG manage 56 K 01 Dec 2014 - 17:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
delphi02.JPGJPG delphi02.JPG manage 95 K 16 Apr 2014 - 03:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
delphi03.JPGJPG delphi03.JPG manage 95 K 10 May 2014 - 20:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
delphi04.JPGJPG delphi04.JPG manage 42 K 10 May 2014 - 20:34 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
delphi05.JPGJPG delphi05.JPG manage 44 K 10 May 2014 - 20:35 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
delphi06.JPGJPG delphi06.JPG manage 142 K 24 Mar 2019 - 22:13 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
delphi8.JPGJPG delphi8.JPG manage 184 K 15 Jan 2024 - 16:26 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kenneth Fenn-Newbridge-Victoria-Australia
Topic revision: r17 - 16 Jan 2024, Harloiris
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