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■(TB) 'Enamored'

2008, Ghio

'Enamored' (Joseph Ghio, R. 2007). Seedling. 02-58W. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom Standards light lavender; falls orchid; beards light coral. Seedling 00-29B3: (seedling 98-21P, 'Bewitchment' sibling, x 'Treasured') X 'Pretty Bubbles'. Bay View 2008. Honorable Mention 2012.

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From Bay View Gardens catalog, 2008: ENAMORED, 34 inches, ML. $50.00. You too will become quickly enamored with this lush pastel wonder which was also a big hit at the 2005 Region 14 Convention. Standards are light lavender and the falls orchid with complimentary coral beards. The form is amazing: Huge blooms with heavy substance. The standards are domed and the wide, wide falls overlap and semi-flare. The petal edges are ruffly with light serration and lac. Wide branching with plentiful bloom. No. 02-58W: 00-2993: (98-21 P, Bewitchment sib x Treasured) X Pretty Bubbles.
 

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.

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DSCN2224.JPGJPG DSCN2224.JPG manage 68 K 12 Aug 2010 - 04:01 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs. Picture taken at Keith Keppel's garden.
DSCN2225.JPGJPG DSCN2225.JPG manage 68 K 12 Aug 2010 - 04:02 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs. Picture taken at Keith Keppel's garden.
enamored01.jpgjpg enamored01.jpg manage 73 K 05 Apr 2016 - 03:41 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
enamored02.jpgjpg enamored02.jpg manage 127 K 18 Mar 2017 - 13:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
enamored07.jpgjpg enamored07.jpg manage 80 K 06 Jul 2013 - 02:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Lauer's Flowers
enamored08.jpgjpg enamored08.jpg manage 12 K 18 Dec 2009 - 02:24 Main.Bill photo of 'Enamored'
enamored1.jpgjpg enamored1.jpg manage 89 K 17 Jul 2019 - 15:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
enamored5.JPGJPG enamored5.JPG manage 116 K 27 Feb 2025 - 15:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Susan Carroll-Country Delight Iris
enamored50.jpgjpg enamored50.jpg manage 57 K 27 Feb 2025 - 15:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Susan Carroll-Country Delight Iris
enamored6.jpgjpg enamored6.jpg manage 26 K 11 Mar 2013 - 01:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Iris Garden
enamored7.JPGJPG enamored7.JPG manage 128 K 27 Nov 2024 - 13:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
enamored70.JPGJPG enamored70.JPG manage 126 K 12 Mar 2026 - 02:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
enamored8.jpgjpg enamored8.jpg manage 44 K 28 Feb 2014 - 15:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
enamored9.jpgjpg enamored9.jpg manage 260 K 08 Jun 2022 - 01:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
enamored_64.jpgjpg enamored_64.jpg manage 73 K 29 Nov 2010 - 20:56 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
enamored_66.jpgjpg enamored_66.jpg manage 74 K 29 Nov 2010 - 20:56 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
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