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■(TB) 'Love The Sun'

1983, Blyth

'Love The Sun' (Lesley Blyth, R. 1983). Seedling# PL82-1. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early midseason to midseason bloom. Standards lemon yellow; falls warm gold, 1/4" lemon yellow edge, lightly ruffled; deep gold beard. ('Latin Lover' x 'Bayberry Candle') X 'Sound Of Gold'. Tempo Two 1983/84.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist. Rebloom reported in: Australia. USDA Zones

See below:
Love The Sun 6 Nov.jpgLove The Sun Blyth 83.jpglovethe01.jpglovethe02.jpglovethesun.JPGLoveTheSun01.jpglovethesun01.jpgLOVETHESUN01.jpgLoveTheSun02.jpglovethesun02.jpgLoveTheSun031.jpgLoveTheSun04.JPGLOVETHESUN1.JPGlovethesun10.jpgLoveTheSun6150.jpglovethesun9.jpgLoveTheSun DP1.jpgLoveTheSun DP2.jpgLovetheSunAA.JPGlovethesunSG.jpglovethesunSG1.JPGlovethesunSG10.JPG

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From Tempo Two catalog, 1983: LOVE THE SUN (Lesley Blyth '83 Aust.) E-EM 36" Sdlg. PL82-1. From bicolours and plicatas comes this lovely bitoned gold Iris. Standards are lemon yellow, closed and ruffled. Falls are warm gold with a 1/4" edge of standard colour, lightly ruffled and flared. Beards are deeper gold and branching is four way and superb. It is a good show Iris and looks great in the garden. (Latin Lover x Bayberry Candle) x Sound of Gold. $16.00
 
 


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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-05
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
LOVETHESUN01.jpgjpg LOVETHESUN01.jpg manage 173 K 12 Nov 2015 - 13:27 TerryLaurin Photo by La Ferme Des Iris-France
LOVETHESUN1.JPGJPG LOVETHESUN1.JPG manage 153 K 23 Nov 2018 - 14:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor Garden-Australia.
Love The Sun 6 Nov.jpgjpg Love The Sun 6 Nov.jpg manage 452 K 09 Nov 2022 - 11:06 RachelMarks photo by Rachel Marks, Gippsland Australia, 2022
LoveTheSun01.jpgjpg LoveTheSun01.jpg manage 31 K 25 Sep 2014 - 20:13 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
LoveTheSun02.jpgjpg LoveTheSun02.jpg manage 52 K 04 Nov 2014 - 21:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Ogden Station Daylilies
LoveTheSun031.jpgjpg LoveTheSun031.jpg manage 60 K 26 Jan 2021 - 03:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
LoveTheSun04.JPGJPG LoveTheSun04.JPG manage 110 K 07 Dec 2016 - 04:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
LoveTheSun6150.jpgjpg LoveTheSun6150.jpg manage 74 K 16 Jan 2010 - 16:40 Main.mshadow Love The Sun by Marilyn Campbell
LoveTheSun_DP1.jpgjpg LoveTheSun_DP1.jpg manage 70 K 09 May 2013 - 21:43 DavidPotembski Taken in my garden, Reston, VA Zone 6B in 2013.
LoveTheSun_DP2.jpgjpg LoveTheSun_DP2.jpg manage 70 K 09 May 2013 - 21:44 DavidPotembski Taken in my garden, Reston, VA Zone 6B in 2013.
Love_The_Sun_Blyth_83.jpgjpg Love_The_Sun_Blyth_83.jpg manage 70 K 05 Jan 2010 - 17:02 Main.Laymont+ by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France
LovetheSunAA.JPGJPG LovetheSunAA.JPG manage 45 K 17 Feb 2011 - 00:39 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
lovethe01.jpgjpg lovethe01.jpg manage 60 K 05 Feb 2015 - 21:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
lovethe02.jpgjpg lovethe02.jpg manage 94 K 05 Feb 2015 - 21:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
lovethesun.JPGJPG lovethesun.JPG manage 43 K 12 Jan 2010 - 20:41 Main.avmoran  
lovethesun01.jpgjpg lovethesun01.jpg manage 25 K 03 Sep 2015 - 19:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
lovethesun02.jpgjpg lovethesun02.jpg manage 180 K 18 Mar 2017 - 23:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
lovethesun10.jpgjpg lovethesun10.jpg manage 66 K 11 Nov 2013 - 03:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
lovethesun9.jpgjpg lovethesun9.jpg manage 17 K 26 Aug 2013 - 02:20 TerryLaurin Photo by te Sligte Gardens
lovethesunSG.jpgjpg lovethesunSG.jpg manage 15 K 02 Dec 2011 - 23:55 BetsyHiggins Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
lovethesunSG1.JPGJPG lovethesunSG1.JPG manage 65 K 08 Feb 2024 - 21:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United Kingdom
lovethesunSG10.JPGJPG lovethesunSG10.JPG manage 65 K 08 Feb 2024 - 21:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United Kingdom
Topic revision: r38 - 31 Oct 2024, DelaneHLangton
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