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■(TB) 'Milk On Apricots'

2000, Niswonger

'Milk On Apricots' (O. David Niswonger, R. 2000). Seedling# 15-96. TB, 33" (84 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white; style arms white, flushed apricot; falls apricot; beards orange. 'Betty Dunn' X 'Imprimis'. Cape Iris 2000. Honorable Mention 2004.

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Milk-on-ApricotsN.jpgMilk On ApricotCT.jpgMilk On Apricots TB - 5-1-10.jpgmilkon01.jpgmilkon02.jpgmilkon03.jpgMILKONAPRICOTS1.JPGmilkonapricots5.jpgMilkOnApricots6.jpgmilkonapricots7.JPGmilkonapricots9.jpgMilkOnApricots by JanLauritzen.jpgMILKONEPRIKOTS.jpg

References:

From AIS Bulletin #317 April 2000 Introducing MILK ON APRICOTS Sdlg. 15-96: Betty Dunn X Imprimis. TB, M. The name pretty well describes the color of this apricot amoena. The white standards come together at the top and the slightly ruffled falls are semi-flared. The beard is orange and the crest has a touch of apricot. Fertile both ways. $40.00. Cape Iris.
 

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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-- BarbJohnson - 2010-10-20
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
MILKONAPRICOTS1.JPGJPG MILKONAPRICOTS1.JPG manage 121 K 23 Nov 2018 - 15:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor Garden-Australia.
MILKONEPRIKOTS.jpgjpg MILKONEPRIKOTS.jpg manage 118 K 06 Oct 2017 - 02:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris Garden Feel Good-Russia
Milk-on-ApricotsN.jpgjpg Milk-on-ApricotsN.jpg manage 28 K 23 Oct 2011 - 14:16 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
MilkOnApricots6.jpgjpg MilkOnApricots6.jpg manage 56 K 29 Nov 2013 - 03:03 TerryLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
MilkOnApricots_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg MilkOnApricots_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 69 K 26 Oct 2010 - 04:53 Main.janlauritzen Taken at the AIS 2009 Convention in Kansas City
Milk_On_ApricotCT.jpgjpg Milk_On_ApricotCT.jpg manage 20 K 30 Oct 2011 - 23:25 BetsyHiggins Photo by C & T Iris Patch
Milk_On_Apricots_TB_-_5-1-10.jpgjpg Milk_On_Apricots_TB_-_5-1-10.jpg manage 58 K 20 Oct 2010 - 23:50 Main.Barbj44  
milkon01.jpgjpg milkon01.jpg manage 54 K 05 Feb 2015 - 21:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
milkon02.jpgjpg milkon02.jpg manage 65 K 05 Feb 2015 - 22:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
milkon03.jpgjpg milkon03.jpg manage 304 K 30 Nov 2019 - 16:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
milkonapricots5.jpgjpg milkonapricots5.jpg manage 28 K 06 Oct 2013 - 15:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Loktev's Iris Garden-Russia
milkonapricots7.JPGJPG milkonapricots7.JPG manage 156 K 10 Feb 2025 - 21:03 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
milkonapricots9.jpgjpg milkonapricots9.jpg manage 86 K 26 Mar 2023 - 13:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
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