■(TB) 'Loudoun Charmer'
1972, Crossman
'Loudoun Charmer' (
George Crossman, R. 1972). Seedling# 6834. TB, 39" (99 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards cream (RHS 159C); falls violet (84C); tangerine beard.
'Lady Of Loudoun' X
'Pretty Carol'. Gene & Gerry's Iris 1973. Honorable Mention 1974.
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From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing LOUDOUN CHARMER (G. Crossman '73) $25.00 Sdlg. 68-34: Lady of Loudoun X Pretty Carol. TB 38" Mid. Ruffled standards of cream coloring, with a hint of orange; which arch to a closed position. Semi-flaring falls of Medium violet, with a distinctive 3/8" bronze border; set off with a glowing tangerine beard. Very vigorous blue-green foliage; good stalk with 7 to 8 buds. Try this one-It will add CHARM to your collection. Gene & Gerry's Iris Gardens. |
LOUDOUN CHARMER (Crossman) was going to town here. It is different in color, the standards a flesh tone with violet infusion, the falls light violet, the beard tangerine. That may sound like a familiar pattern, but this one had a pastel effect that is unusual and appealing. It is of nice form on a good stalk with about eight buds. [Hal Stahly, AIS Bulletin #210 July 1973:34] |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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