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■(TB) 'Song Of Spring'
1983, Hamblen
'Song Of Spring' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1982). Seedling# H76-27B. TB, 34" (86 cm). Late midseason bloom. Heavily laced and ruffled violet blue (RHS 97D); tangerine orange beard. Seedling# 71-44A: ('Flamingo Fling' x 'Lilac Flare') X 'Sugarplum Fairy'. Mission Bell 1983. High Commendation 1982.
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| From AIS Bulletin #248 January 1983 Introducing SONG OF SPRING. 34", ML. With the 1975 introduction of TB neglecta Rippling Clouds, we had written finis to this series of by-products from lines developed for pink/blue irises. That was before Song of Spring bloomed-one of those rare irises destined for introduction with its maiden bloom. Beautifully formed with an abundance of lacy ruffles. Closed standards violet-blue (970), arched flaring falls violet-blue (900) finely edged palest blue. Vibrant tangerine beards. Superb stalks. ((Flamingo Fling x lilac Flare) X Sugarplum Fairy). HC '82. #H76-27B. Net $25.00. Mission Bell Gardens. |
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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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.-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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Song-of-SpringN.jpg | manage | 29 K | 23 Oct 2011 - 23:35 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Nola's Iris Garden |
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SongOfSpring01.JPG | manage | 58 K | 06 Dec 2014 - 15:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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SongOfSpring010.JPG | manage | 81 K | 31 Aug 2021 - 15:22 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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SongOfSpring02.jpg | manage | 71 K | 11 Apr 2014 - 00:00 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
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SongOfSpring03.jpg | manage | 78 K | 11 Apr 2014 - 00:01 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
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SongOfSpring12BHI.jpg | manage | 84 K | 04 May 2012 - 15:02 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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SongofSpring04.jpg | manage | 62 K | 31 Mar 2015 - 22:06 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Paul Black |
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songofspring01.jpg | manage | 63 K | 07 Nov 2014 - 23:15 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Country Delight Iris |
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songofspring02.jpg | manage | 670 K | 05 Jan 2016 - 17:23 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Country Delight Iris |
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songofspring3.jpg | manage | 45 K | 09 Apr 2013 - 17:19 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Country Delight Iris |
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songofspring9.JPG | manage | 348 K | 01 Feb 2021 - 03:52 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin |
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