■(TB) 'Modern Woman'
2005, Johnson
'Modern Woman' (
Thomas Johnson, R. 2005). Seedling# T45F. TB, 44" (112 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards medium blue-orchid, darker blue center, lighter edge; style arms blue pink; falls medium orchid-pink, paler centers that lighten with age; beards tangerine white at end; ruffled; sweet fragrance.
'Fallen Angel' X
'Fogbound'. Mid-America 2005. Honorable Mention 2008
See below:
----
References:
From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2005: MODERN WOMAN - TB, 44" (112 cm), Midseason-Late. She's tall, she's elegant and dressed to the 9s; she's a Modern Woman. Each flower is classically formed and decorated with lavish ruffling. Medium blue-orchid standards have darker centers and paler margins. Blue-pink styles give an inner glow. Soft pearl-white falls give way to medium orchid-pink shaded edges. Beards are white brushed coral on their tips. Perfect show stalks have 3 branches with 8-9 buds. Modern Woman easily opens 3 flowers at one time. Sdlg. T45F: sib to Belgian Princess Fallen Angel X Fogbound $45.00. |
|
|
|
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy
"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember,
click here."
Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit the:
Tall Bearded Iris Society website.
Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.
--
RolandDejoux - 2009-12-22