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■(TB) 'Portrait Of Larrie'

1974, Gaulter

'Portrait Of Larrie' (Larry Gaulter, R. 1977). Seedling #75-568. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Lightly ruffled medium blue with lighter area on haft; blue beard tipped white. 'Sapphire Hills' X 'Millrace'. Cooley's Gardens 1979. Honorable Mention 1981.

Variety was named for one of his daughters, Larrie June.

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Photo by Paul BlackPortrait of Larrie TBPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor Garden-Australia.Portrait of Larrie TBPhoto by IrisgalPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenAs grown in Holladay, UT
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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
PORTRAITOFLARRIE2.JPGJPG PORTRAITOFLARRIE2.JPG manage 139 K 23 Nov 2018 - 20:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor Garden-Australia.
Portrait01.jpgjpg Portrait01.jpg manage 118 K 25 Mar 2015 - 02:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Paul Black
PortraitOfLarrie.jpgjpg PortraitOfLarrie.jpg manage 180 K 11 Apr 2012 - 15:47 Main.vitreous Portrait of Larrie TB
PortraitOfLarrieIG.jpgjpg PortraitOfLarrieIG.jpg manage 24 K 30 Nov 2011 - 00:44 BetsyHiggins Photo by Irisgal
PortraitOfLarrie_2.jpgjpg PortraitOfLarrie_2.jpg manage 114 K 11 Apr 2012 - 15:47 Main.vitreous Portrait of Larrie TB
PortraitOflarrie02.JPGJPG PortraitOflarrie02.JPG manage 85 K 28 Aug 2021 - 20:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
PortraitofLarry01.JPGJPG PortraitofLarry01.JPG manage 57 K 04 Dec 2014 - 04:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
TB_Portrait_of_Larrie.jpgjpg TB_Portrait_of_Larrie.jpg manage 112 K 08 May 2012 - 22:40 Main.vitreous As grown in Holladay, UT
Topic revision: r22 - 21 Sep 2024, EdenSprings
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