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■(TB) 'Hi Calypso'

1998, Hoage

'Hi Calypso' (Joseph Hoage, R. 1998). Seedling# H 89-63-2. TB, 40" (101 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards gold; falls blended violet, shoulders and rim burnished gold; beards burnt gold. 'Syncopation' X 'Enchanting'. Long 1998. Favorite Guest Iris 1998, Honorable Mention 2000.

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Photo by Betty Jacobsphoto by Elladanphoto by ElladanPhoto by Country Delight IrisPhoto by Country Delight IrisPhoto by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Country Delight IrisPhoto by Alain Chapelle-Jardin dPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by Blue J Iris

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From AIS Bulletin #309 April 1998 Introducing HI CALYPSO - (Joseph Hoage) TB 40" M. An attention getter iris-=attracts from across the garden! The tall stalks set these colorful blooms above the crowd. Fine branching carries the 6 to 7 buds. Standards are gold. Falls are violet with burnished shoulders and rim. Beards are burnt gold. Seedling H89-63-2: Syncopation X Enchanting. $35.00. Long's Gardens.
 

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 - 2011-03-07


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-- BettyJacobs - 2010-04-02
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
HiCalypsoBJ.JPGJPG HiCalypsoBJ.JPG manage 64 K 21 Feb 2012 - 20:41 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
Hi_Calypso.JPGJPG Hi_Calypso.JPG manage 68 K 02 Apr 2010 - 04:42 Main.bjacobs Photo by Betty Jacobs
hi_calypso_64.jpgjpg hi_calypso_64.jpg manage 74 K 03 Dec 2010 - 01:14 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
hi_calypso_67.jpgjpg hi_calypso_67.jpg manage 68 K 03 Dec 2010 - 01:14 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
hicalypso01.jpgjpg hicalypso01.jpg manage 70 K 15 Nov 2014 - 15:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
hicalypso02.jpgjpg hicalypso02.jpg manage 534 K 02 Jan 2016 - 03:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
hicalypso09.JPGJPG hicalypso09.JPG manage 184 K 08 Jan 2022 - 03:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
hicalypso090.JPGJPG hicalypso090.JPG manage 173 K 08 Jan 2022 - 03:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
hicalypso4.jpgjpg hicalypso4.jpg manage 33 K 02 Apr 2013 - 22:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
hicalypso6.jpgjpg hicalypso6.jpg manage 75 K 09 Nov 2013 - 17:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
hicalypso9.jpgjpg hicalypso9.jpg manage 100 K 20 Feb 2021 - 16:35 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
hicalypso91.jpgjpg hicalypso91.jpg manage 74 K 20 Feb 2021 - 16:35 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
Topic revision: r20 - 25 Mar 2023, TerryLaurin
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