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■(TB) 'Ravishing Ruby'

2016, Johnson

'Ravishing Ruby' (Thomas Johnson, R. 2016). Seedling# TD338A. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early bloom. Standards magenta blending to darker rose; style arms magenta; falls light rose-maroon with blue cast, hafts and band at edge in standards color; beards dark mustard, tips brown; sweet fragrance. 'Prince of Hearts' X 'Broome Sunset' sibling. Mid-America 2016. Honorable Mention 2018; Award of Merit 2021.

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Awaiting original catalog description
 

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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2019_AIS_Drycreek_RavishingRuby.jpgjpg 2019_AIS_Drycreek_RavishingRuby.jpg manage 1 MB 19 Nov 2025 - 21:23 Main.avmoran Photo By Anita Moran in Dry Creek Garden California
RAVISHINGRUBY.JPGJPG RAVISHINGRUBY.JPG manage 135 K 15 Oct 2019 - 23:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
RAVISHINGRUBY1.JPGJPG RAVISHINGRUBY1.JPG manage 152 K 16 Apr 2020 - 20:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
RavishingRuby9.jpgjpg RavishingRuby9.jpg manage 170 K 02 Feb 2021 - 15:47 TerryLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
ravishingruby01.jpgjpg ravishingruby01.jpg manage 88 K 22 Feb 2016 - 03:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
ravishingruby02.JPGJPG ravishingruby02.JPG manage 73 K 03 Jun 2017 - 03:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
ravishingruby021.JPGJPG ravishingruby021.JPG manage 137 K 19 May 2021 - 21:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham taken at Miller Manor Gardens
ravishingruby03.jpgjpg ravishingruby03.jpg manage 188 K 18 Sep 2017 - 11:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
ravishingruby08.jpgjpg ravishingruby08.jpg manage 196 K 26 Jul 2020 - 01:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
ravishingruby09.jpgjpg ravishingruby09.jpg manage 181 K 22 Jul 2020 - 18:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
ravishingruby1.jpgjpg ravishingruby1.jpg manage 142 K 03 May 2016 - 21:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
ravishingruby2.jpgjpg ravishingruby2.jpg manage 157 K 13 Jun 2016 - 02:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
ravishingruby3.jpgjpg ravishingruby3.jpg manage 171 K 03 May 2016 - 21:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
ravishingruby5.JPGJPG ravishingruby5.JPG manage 148 K 14 Jun 2024 - 15:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
ravishingruby50.jpgjpg ravishingruby50.jpg manage 161 K 26 Jul 2023 - 20:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
ravishingruby51.JPGJPG ravishingruby51.JPG manage 136 K 04 Oct 2025 - 02:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
ravishingruby52.JPGJPG ravishingruby52.JPG manage 160 K 31 Oct 2025 - 18:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
ravishingruby7.jpgjpg ravishingruby7.jpg manage 233 K 25 Jun 2021 - 01:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Larry Lauer-Lauer's Flowers
ravishingruby8.JPGJPG ravishingruby8.JPG manage 114 K 25 Feb 2025 - 21:13 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Gardens
ravishingruby9.jpegjpeg ravishingruby9.jpeg manage 151 K 28 Jan 2021 - 02:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Lori Rhodes- Crafton Hills Iris Farm
ravishingruby90.JPGJPG ravishingruby90.JPG manage 153 K 05 May 2023 - 15:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Lori Rhodes-Crafton Hills Iris Farm
ravishingruby91.JPGJPG ravishingruby91.JPG manage 165 K 14 Jun 2024 - 15:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Lori Rhodes-Crafton Hills Iris Farm
ravishingruby92.JPGJPG ravishingruby92.JPG manage 180 K 19 Dec 2024 - 14:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Lori Rhodes-Crafton Hills Iris Farm
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