From AIS Bulletin #208 January 1973 Introducing FLAMINGO BLUES (Hamblen). 38", E-M. An approach to "red, white and blue" in this smooth, heavily substanced neglecta. Tall, well-branched stems display beautifully formed flowers with pale blue stands, deeper toned falls and wide bright beards of cerise-red. (Inv. L. Champagne, Fashion Show, Melodrama, Frost and Flame, G. Amber, etc.) HC '71. $25.00. Mission Bell. |
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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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FlamingoBlues.jpg | manage | 57 K | 12 Dec 2011 - 18:51 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom |
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flamingoblues02.jpg | manage | 76 K | 05 Jun 2014 - 20:36 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
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flamingoblues1.JPG | manage | 668 K | 15 Dec 2016 - 03:34 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |
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flamingoblues2.JPG | manage | 690 K | 15 Dec 2016 - 03:37 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection |