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■ (TB) 'Lucy Lovejoy'

2015, Blyth

'Lucy Lovejoy' (Lesley Blyth, R. 2015) Seedling# 08L-53-3. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Standards white; falls white with overlay, wash and veining of lavender, outer ¼˝ of creamy white, broad apricot hafts extending to end of beard; beards vivid tangerine; slight spicy fragrance. 'Oratorio' X 'Starring'. 2015/16 Tempo Two. Tempo Two 2015-16

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From Tempo Two catalog, 2015: LUCY LOVEJOY (Lesley Blyth 2015 Aust) ML 36”. A very colourful combination. The standards are white with a faint cream cast when first open. Falls are white with an overlay, a wash and veining of lavender and the outer ¼” of creamy white. Hafts are apricot coming down to about the end of the beards. Beards are vivid tangerine. Very ruffled flowers and plenty of show stems for a late show. Fertile. (Oratorio X Starring). Sdlg. No 08L-53-3. $75.00.

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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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LucyLoveJoy02.jpgjpg LucyLoveJoy02.jpg manage 52 K 17 Dec 2016 - 03:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Robin Shadlow-Keith Keppel Irises
LucyLovejoy01.jpgjpg LucyLovejoy01.jpg manage 128 K 08 Nov 2015 - 14:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Tempo Two Nursery-Australia
lucy_lovejoy_blyth_photo.jpgjpg lucy_lovejoy_blyth_photo.jpg manage 58 K 13 Apr 2016 - 11:50 BobPries Blyth photo
lucylovejoy1.jpgjpg lucylovejoy1.jpg manage 308 K 30 Nov 2019 - 13:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
lucylovejoy3.jpgjpg lucylovejoy3.jpg manage 131 K 26 Jan 2023 - 03:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lucylovejoy30.jpgjpg lucylovejoy30.jpg manage 139 K 30 Jan 2023 - 03:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lucylovejoy31.JPGJPG lucylovejoy31.JPG manage 128 K 15 Sep 2023 - 01:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lucylovejoy32.JPGJPG lucylovejoy32.JPG manage 129 K 30 Nov 2023 - 03:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lucylovejoy33.JPGJPG lucylovejoy33.JPG manage 121 K 13 Feb 2024 - 16:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
lucylovejoy34.JPGJPG lucylovejoy34.JPG manage 122 K 02 Sep 2024 - 02:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
Topic revision: r16 - 13 Dec 2025, JeromeBoulon
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