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■(TB) 'Loudoun Beauty'

1975, Crossman

'Loudoun Beauty' (George Crossman, R. 1974). Seedling# 68113. TB, 35" (89 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards cadmium orange (23C) with hint of apricot in center; falls cadmium orange; tangerine beard. 'Lovely Light' X 'Orange Chariot'. Gene & Gerry's Iris 1975. Honorable Mention 1977.

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From AIS Bulletin #217 April 1975 Introducing LOUDOUN BEAUTY (Crossman). $15.00. Sdlg. 68-113: Lovely Light X Orange Chariot. TB, M-L, 35". Large, ruffled flowers are Cadmium Orange. Broad, domed standards are cadmium orange (23C), with hint of apricot in center; while the wide, flaring falls are cadmium orange (23B), graced with a bright tangerine beard. The flowers have excellent substance, and the stalks are strong, tall and well branched, giving 9 buds as average. Our large stock gives you a wonderful buy on this excellent variety. Gene & Gerry's Iris 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.

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LoudounBeauty01.JPGJPG LoudounBeauty01.JPG manage 58 K 26 Nov 2014 - 03:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
LoudounBeautyBHI.jpgjpg LoudounBeautyBHI.jpg manage 56 K 19 Nov 2011 - 15:50 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
loudounbeauty02.jpgjpg loudounbeauty02.jpg manage 70 K 11 Jun 2014 - 21:17 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
loudounbeauty04.JPGJPG loudounbeauty04.JPG manage 906 K 27 Dec 2016 - 02:49 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
Topic revision: r13 - 25 Jul 2023, Harloiris
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