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■(TB) 'Dream Touch'

1974, Roe

'Dream Touch' (Bernice Roe, R. 1974). Seedling D-51-1. TB, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards blended soft yellow with deeper yellow flush at midrib; falls rose; yellow-orange beard tipped lemon. 'Sunset Sky' X 'Laurie' . Pacific Coast Hybridizers 1974. High Commendation 1973; Honorable Mention 1976.

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From AIS Bulletin #212 January 1974 Introducing DREAM TOUCH (Bernice Roe). A subtle, near perfect color combo-cream yellow standards are blended with lemon from the sturdy midribs; falls are gently ruffled and a soft shade of rose. This Sunset Sky & Laurie child has three and four branches and terminal with two and three buds per socket. This lovely flower is pictured on the inside front cover. About 32" tall. HC '73. $25.00. Pacific Coast Hybridizers.
 
 

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 - 2010-12-05
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
DreamTouch01.jpgjpg DreamTouch01.jpg manage 70 K 17 Sep 2014 - 02:36 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Adele and Lewis Lawyer slide collection
DreamTouchAA.jpgjpg DreamTouchAA.jpg manage 38 K 15 Feb 2011 - 16:37 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Argyle Acres
DreamTouchEI.jpgjpg DreamTouchEI.jpg manage 33 K 10 Dec 2012 - 22:38 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
Dream_Touch.JPGJPG Dream_Touch.JPG manage 73 K 01 Feb 2011 - 18:05 IrisP  
dream01.jpgjpg dream01.jpg manage 67 K 08 Jun 2015 - 02:50 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
dreamtouch1.jpgjpg dreamtouch1.jpg manage 60 K 01 Feb 2019 - 16:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa.
Topic revision: r15 - 29 Jul 2023, Harloiris
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