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■(TB) 'Down In Mexico'

2018, Johnson

'Down In Mexico' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2018). Seedling TG170A. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards and style arms golden yellow; falls rust red, gold-yellow band; beards mustard to orange. Seedling TC152B: (seedling TX85DD: ('Wild Angel' x 'Wild Angel' sibling) x 'Girl Gone Wild') X 'Mardi Gras Ball'. Mid-America 2018. Honorable Mention 2021.

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Photo by Mid-America GardenPhoto by Mid-America Garden.Photo by Mid-America Garden.Photo by Mid-America Garden.Photo by Jeanette GrahamPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Christine Cosi-FrancePhoto by Larry Lauer-LauerPhoto taken on 7th May 2020 in Piedmont, ItalyPhoto taken on 7th May 2020 in Piedmont, Italy

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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 - 26 Jan 2018
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
TB_Down_in_Mexico_1.jpgjpg TB_Down_in_Mexico_1.jpg manage 181 K 31 Dec 2020 - 14:57 ElenaPerelli Photo taken on 7th May 2020 in Piedmont, Italy
TB_Down_in_Mexico_2.jpgjpg TB_Down_in_Mexico_2.jpg manage 174 K 31 Dec 2020 - 14:58 ElenaPerelli Photo taken on 7th May 2020 in Piedmont, Italy
downinmexico01.jpgjpg downinmexico01.jpg manage 148 K 26 Jan 2018 - 23:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
downinmexico02.jpgjpg downinmexico02.jpg manage 213 K 07 Feb 2022 - 16:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
downinmexico020.jpgjpg downinmexico020.jpg manage 293 K 07 Feb 2022 - 16:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
downinmexico021.jpgjpg downinmexico021.jpg manage 194 K 23 Mar 2023 - 11:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
downinmexico09.JPGJPG downinmexico09.JPG manage 132 K 07 Oct 2020 - 03:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
downinmexico1.jpgjpg downinmexico1.jpg manage 156 K 17 Jun 2019 - 15:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
downinmexico6.jpgjpg downinmexico6.jpg manage 537 K 22 Dec 2019 - 19:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-France
downinmexico9.jpgjpg downinmexico9.jpg manage 267 K 23 Jun 2021 - 18:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Larry Lauer-Lauer's Flowers
Topic revision: r14 - 02 Aug 2024, BobPries
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