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■(TB) 'Lovely Livvy'

2023, Johnson

'Lovely Livvy' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2023) Seedling TJ335B, TB, 35" (89 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards white, flushed pink in center; style arms white; falls deep rose pink, ruffled white band; beards white base, red-orange tips; slight fragrance. Blyth seedling x267-12:(Blyth seedling U232-1:(Blyth seedling S290-3, 'Taffeta Princess' sibling x Blyth seedling S69-1:(Keppel seedling 02-185-C :('Restless Heart' x 'Queen's Circle') x Keppel seedling 0191-B:('Tour De France' x 'Rippling River'))) x 'Bashful Love') X Blyth seedling W68-4:(Blyth seedling T196-1:(Blyth seedling R85-Y, 'Heart Of Dreams' sibling x seedling R41-4:(Blyth seedling P157-1:(Blyth seedling N275-2:(Blyth seedling L280-1:(Blyth seedling G75-A:(Blyth seedling E99-1:(Blyth seedling B132-2 :('Holiday Lover' x 'Love Comes') x 'Bygone Era') x Blyth seedling E158-2:(Blyth seedling B202-1:('Affaire' x Blyth seedling Z55-3:(Blyth seedling X108-2, 'Chocolate Vanilla' sib;ing x Blyth seedling X108-10, 'Chocolate Vanilla' sibling)) x Blyth seed;ing B164-J:('Chocolate Vanilla' x 'Electrique'))) x Blyth seedling G63-G, 'Mandarin Morning' sibling) x Blyth seedling L133-1, 'I'm Dreaming' sibling) x Blyth seedling L115-B, 'Shiver Of Gold' sibling) x Blyth seedling O228-4:(Blyth seedling L133-7, 'I'm Dreaming' sibling x Blyth seedling L304-1, 'Platinum Class' sibling))) x 'Chasing Destiny'). Mid-America Garden 2023. Honorable Mention 2025.

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References

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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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
0009.jpgjpg 0009.jpg manage 54 K 21 Apr 2025 - 01:51 JayNakrani  
lovellivvy81.JPGJPG lovellivvy81.JPG manage 123 K 09 Oct 2024 - 15:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lovelylivvy1.JPGJPG lovelylivvy1.JPG manage 206 K 08 Apr 2024 - 02:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Michaela Lango
lovelylivvy10.JPGJPG lovelylivvy10.JPG manage 163 K 18 Apr 2024 - 02:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Michaela Lango
lovelylivvy4.JPGJPG lovelylivvy4.JPG manage 204 K 10 Apr 2026 - 02:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris
lovelylivvy5.JPGJPG lovelylivvy5.JPG manage 131 K 27 May 2023 - 02:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America Garden
lovelylivvy50.jpgjpg lovelylivvy50.jpg manage 128 K 28 May 2023 - 18:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham taken at Mid-America Garden
lovelylivvy51.JPGJPG lovelylivvy51.JPG manage 115 K 24 May 2025 - 21:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham-taken at Mid-America Garden
lovelylivvy6.JPGJPG lovelylivvy6.JPG manage 216 K 01 Jul 2024 - 01:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Lynn Owen-Welshpool-United Kingdom
lovelylivvy7.JPGJPG lovelylivvy7.JPG manage 142 K 29 May 2023 - 15:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
lovelylivvy8.JPGJPG lovelylivvy8.JPG manage 116 K 12 Feb 2024 - 14:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lovelylivvy80.JPGJPG lovelylivvy80.JPG manage 133 K 10 Jun 2024 - 20:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lovelylivvy81.JPGJPG lovelylivvy81.JPG manage 113 K 14 May 2025 - 20:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lovelylivvy82.JPGJPG lovelylivvy82.JPG manage 118 K 11 Nov 2025 - 19:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lovelylivvy83.JPGJPG lovelylivvy83.JPG manage 129 K 20 Mar 2026 - 13:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lovelylivvy9.jpgjpg lovelylivvy9.jpg manage 151 K 07 Jan 2023 - 02:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
lovelylivvy90.jpgjpg lovelylivvy90.jpg manage 178 K 07 Jan 2023 - 02:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
lovelylivvy91.jpgjpg lovelylivvy91.jpg manage 173 K 07 Jan 2023 - 02:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
lovelylivvy92.jpgjpg lovelylivvy92.jpg manage 133 K 07 Jan 2023 - 02:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
lovelylivvy93.jpgjpg lovelylivvy93.jpg manage 132 K 27 Jan 2023 - 13:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden.
Topic revision: r25 - 10 Apr 2026, TerryLaurin
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