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■(TB) 'Lipstick Lies'

1985/86, Blyth

'Lipstick Lies' (Barry Blyth, R. 1985). Seedling# R132-1. TB, 38" (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards pure white; falls pure white ground with purple plicata markings at hafts; bright red beard. 'Ranee's Palace' X 'Touch Of Bronze'. Tempo Two 1985/86.

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From Tempo Two catalog, 1985: LIPSTICK LIES (Blyth '85 Aust.) M. 38". Sdlg. R132-1. A unique colour pattern showing up from two parents that have only plicata genes in their background. Colour is pristine white, clear and pure. Vibrant red beards lightup the flowers and plicata stitching of purple are highlighted at hafts. A very pretty Iris with super branching and bud count. Good grower. (Ranee's Palace X Touch of Bronze). $25.00.
 
 


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 - 2010-03-01
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
LIPSTICKLIES1.JPGJPG LIPSTICKLIES1.JPG manage 147 K 23 Nov 2018 - 14:50 Main.TLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor Garden-Australia.
Lipstick Lies front 5 Nov.jpegjpeg Lipstick Lies front 5 Nov.jpeg manage 649 K 06 Nov 2021 - 07:43 RachelMarks photo by Rachel Marks
Lipstick Lies side 5 Nov.jpegjpeg Lipstick Lies side 5 Nov.jpeg manage 662 K 06 Nov 2021 - 07:44 RachelMarks photo by Rachel Marks
LipstickLies01.jpgjpg LipstickLies01.jpg manage 129 K 28 Feb 2017 - 16:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
LipstickLies061105.jpgjpg LipstickLies061105.jpg manage 21 K 12 Nov 2010 - 19:42 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
LipstickLies1011041.jpgjpg LipstickLies1011041.jpg manage 12 K 12 Nov 2010 - 19:41 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
lipsticklies01.jpgjpg lipsticklies01.jpg manage 49 K 04 Aug 2015 - 21:45 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
lipsticklies02.jpgjpg lipsticklies02.jpg manage 49 K 04 Aug 2015 - 21:47 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
Topic revision: r16 - 06 Nov 2021, Harloiris
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