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■(TB) 'For Lovers Only'

2008, Black

'For Lovers Only' (Paul Black, R. 2008). Seedling# L27C. TB, 37" (94 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards medium pink; style arms medium peach-pink; falls palest pink-white blending to wide medium-light pink margins rimmed cream, diamond dusted, medium pink hafts, greenish pink texture veins; beards white tipped coral pink, white at end; ruffled, lightly laced; slight musky fragrance. 'Lotus Land' X seedling# J165C: ('Intimidator' x 'Fogbound'). Mid-America 2008. Honorable Mention 2010; Award of Merit 2012.

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BHP 9923-X2 for lovers only.jpgDSCN0208.JPGDSCN0209.JPGDSCN3111.JPGFor Lovers Only Black1.JPGFor Lovers Only Black10.JPGFor Lovers Only Black11.JPGFor Lovers Only Black12.JPGFor Lovers Only Black13.JPGFOR LOVERS ONLY (Black 2008).JPGFor Lovers Only .JPGFor Lovers Only 2010 BrindaMandella.jpgfor lovers only 66.jpgFor Lovers Only TB P. Black 2008.jpgforlovers01.JPGforlovers02.JPGforlovers03.jpgforloversonly01.jpgForLoversOnly01.JPGFORLOVERSONLY01.jpgforloversonly02.jpgforloversonly03.JPGforloversonly04.jpgforloversonly05.JPGforloversonly06.jpgforloversonly07.jpgforloversonly08.jpgForLoversOnly09.jpgforloversonly09.jpgForLoversOnly1.jpgforloversonly1.jpgforloversonly10.jpgforloversonly11.JPGforloversonly14.jpgforloversonly15.jpgforloversonly2.jpgforloversonly4.JPGforloversonly4.jpgforloversonly5.JPGforloversonly6.JPGFORLOVERSONLY6.JPGforloversonly7.JPGforloversonly8.JPGforloversonly9.jpgForLoversOnly9.jpgForLoversOnlyAIS.jpg

References

From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2008: FOR LOVERS ONLY (Black 08) TB Early Midseason 37” (94cm) A vision of romance is brought together in one special creation - For Lovers Only. Strong performing pinks have been elusive. For Lovers Only beckons you to experience a new level of vigor and health in a crisply ruffled new pink. Heavily ruffled and lightly laced standards are clear, medium pink. Styles are peach pink. Wide, palest pink falls have medium pink diamond dusted hafts and wide blended pink margins. They are adorned with big, looping ruffles. White beards are overlaid cotton candy pink. Healthy, vigorous plants produce show stalks with 9-10 buds. Create a visual delight in your garden with For Lovers Only. Sdlg. L27C: Lotus Land X (Intimidator x Fogbound). $50.00.
 

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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-19
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DSCN0208.JPGJPG DSCN0208.JPG manage 67 K 13 Apr 2010 - 03:20 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs. Picture taken at Mid-America Garden.
DSCN0209.JPGJPG DSCN0209.JPG manage 67 K 13 Apr 2010 - 03:21 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs. Picture taken at Mid-America Garden.
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FORLOVERSONLY01.jpgjpg FORLOVERSONLY01.jpg manage 138 K 29 Aug 2018 - 00:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
FORLOVERSONLY6.JPGJPG FORLOVERSONLY6.JPG manage 167 K 05 Dec 2019 - 20:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter of.Iris-Splendor-Australia
FOR_LOVERS_ONLY_(Black_2008).JPGJPG FOR_LOVERS_ONLY_(Black_2008).JPG manage 669 K 13 Aug 2016 - 19:38 PerryDyer  
For Lovers_Only_Black1.JPGJPG For Lovers_Only_Black1.JPG manage 171 K 30 Apr 2023 - 01:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
For Lovers_Only_Black10.JPGJPG For Lovers_Only_Black10.JPG manage 195 K 30 Apr 2023 - 01:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
For Lovers_Only_Black11.JPGJPG For Lovers_Only_Black11.JPG manage 218 K 30 Apr 2023 - 01:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
For Lovers_Only_Black12.JPGJPG For Lovers_Only_Black12.JPG manage 173 K 30 Apr 2023 - 01:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
For Lovers_Only_Black13.JPGJPG For Lovers_Only_Black13.JPG manage 190 K 30 Apr 2023 - 01:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
ForLoversOnly01.JPGJPG ForLoversOnly01.JPG manage 43 K 28 Sep 2014 - 23:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
ForLoversOnly09.jpgjpg ForLoversOnly09.jpg manage 187 K 25 Sep 2021 - 01:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-Australia
ForLoversOnly1.jpgjpg ForLoversOnly1.jpg manage 36 K 26 Apr 2016 - 01:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
ForLoversOnly9.jpgjpg ForLoversOnly9.jpg manage 186 K 11 Feb 2021 - 13:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Iris Oasis
ForLoversOnlyAIS.jpgjpg ForLoversOnlyAIS.jpg manage 54 K 16 May 2012 - 04:39 Main.kikilompoc For Lovers Only - Photo by Kiki Shappell
For_Lovers_Only_.JPGJPG For_Lovers_Only_.JPG manage 32 K 18 Dec 2012 - 06:22 Main.rshadlow  
For_Lovers_Only_2010_BrindaMandella.jpgjpg For_Lovers_Only_2010_BrindaMandella.jpg manage 66 K 02 Jul 2010 - 18:24 BrindaMandella photo by Brinda Mandella
For_Lovers_Only_TB_P._Black_2008.jpgjpg For_Lovers_Only_TB_P._Black_2008.jpg manage 73 K 21 Sep 2014 - 00:11 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
for_lovers_only_66.jpgjpg for_lovers_only_66.jpg manage 68 K 01 Dec 2010 - 18:06 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
forlovers01.JPGJPG forlovers01.JPG manage 43 K 01 Feb 2015 - 20:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
forlovers02.JPGJPG forlovers02.JPG manage 50 K 04 Feb 2015 - 22:34 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
forlovers03.jpgjpg forlovers03.jpg manage 50 K 04 Feb 2015 - 22:36 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
forloversonly01.jpgjpg forloversonly01.jpg manage 47 K 31 Aug 2014 - 01:19 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
forloversonly02.jpgjpg forloversonly02.jpg manage 72 K 14 Nov 2014 - 21:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
forloversonly03.JPGJPG forloversonly03.JPG manage 53 K 02 Oct 2015 - 01:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Pat Canter
forloversonly04.jpgjpg forloversonly04.jpg manage 44 K 19 Nov 2014 - 14:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
forloversonly05.JPGJPG forloversonly05.JPG manage 57 K 24 Aug 2015 - 02:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Across Iris Lanes Garden
forloversonly06.jpgjpg forloversonly06.jpg manage 618 K 31 Dec 2015 - 19:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
forloversonly07.jpgjpg forloversonly07.jpg manage 149 K 18 Mar 2017 - 14:16 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
forloversonly08.jpgjpg forloversonly08.jpg manage 148 K 24 Jan 2023 - 13:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
forloversonly09.jpgjpg forloversonly09.jpg manage 148 K 20 Jul 2022 - 22:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riversdale Irises-Australia
forloversonly1.jpgjpg forloversonly1.jpg manage 182 K 30 May 2017 - 19:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
forloversonly10.jpgjpg forloversonly10.jpg manage 52 K 18 May 2013 - 19:34 Main.TLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
forloversonly11.JPGJPG forloversonly11.JPG manage 615 K 06 Apr 2019 - 13:09 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
forloversonly14.jpgjpg forloversonly14.jpg manage 46 K 03 Mar 2014 - 17:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mt. Pleasant Iris Farms
forloversonly15.jpgjpg forloversonly15.jpg manage 186 K 11 Jun 2019 - 22:34 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
forloversonly2.jpgjpg forloversonly2.jpg manage 125 K 04 Jul 2018 - 03:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
forloversonly4.JPGJPG forloversonly4.JPG manage 48 K 02 Jun 2013 - 15:52 Main.TLaurin Photo by Tara Perennial Farm, Tara, ON Canada z5a
forloversonly4.jpgjpg forloversonly4.jpg manage 50 K 24 Jun 2013 - 01:54 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
forloversonly5.JPGJPG forloversonly5.JPG manage 50 K 02 Jun 2013 - 15:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Tara Perennial Farm, Tara, ON Canada z5a
forloversonly6.JPGJPG forloversonly6.JPG manage 777 K 20 Apr 2018 - 19:36 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
forloversonly7.JPGJPG forloversonly7.JPG manage 645 K 12 Feb 2019 - 16:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Tara Perennial Farm-Owen Sound-Ontario-Canada
forloversonly8.JPGJPG forloversonly8.JPG manage 658 K 12 Feb 2019 - 16:45 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Tara Perennial Farm-Owen Sound-Ontario-Canada
forloversonly9.jpgjpg forloversonly9.jpg manage 47 K 02 Apr 2013 - 13:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
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