■(TB) 'Honey Pie'
2016/17, Blyth
'Honey Pie' (
Barry Blyth, R. 2016). Seedling# W81-2. TB, 35" (89 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards opens as pink-tan blend, ages to creamy pink-tan blend; falls same, more lavender; beards gold.
'Diamond Broker' sibling. Tempo Two 2016/17.
See below:
References:
From Tempo Two catalog, 2016: HONEY PIE (Blyth 2016 Aust) EM 35”. On opening, this lovely Iris is a blend of pinkish tan with a few shades of lavender on the falls and golden hafts. After the first day the colour becomes more creamy and lightens in tone. Flowers are wide and ruffled to virtually lacy edges. Show stems and loads of bloom. Very fertile and a good parent. A sister to Diamond Broker and Bring Me Diamonds. T334-1: ((Ostentatious x (Burst x Epicenter)) x ((Burst x Epicenter) x Zestful Miss)) X (Heart of Dreams sib) X Magical). Sdlg No W81-2. $50.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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