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■(TB) 'Springtime Fantasy'

1969, Sexton

'Springtime Fantasy' (Neva Sexton, R. 1969). Seedling# 134-1963. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-R1, Deep rose self; ruffled; self beard. 'New Frontier' X 'Rippling Waters'. Sexton 1969. Honorable Mention 1971.

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Photo taken by David Potembski in my garden, 2021. Finksburg, MD. Thank you to Mary Hess at Bluebird Haven Iris for rescuing this beauty.Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by HIPS ArchivesPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #193 April 1969 Introducing SPRINGTIME FANTASY (Sexton '69). (New Frontier X Rippling Waters) M. 36". A sparkling, deep rose self of large size and wonderful form. The heavily substanced petals are extra broad and beautifully ruffled. Closed standards and flaring falls. Four-way branching with three buds per socket. $25.00. Sexton's Iris Garden.
 
 

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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Springtime Fantasy (2).jpegjpeg Springtime Fantasy (2).jpeg manage 169 K 23 Jan 2022 - 12:56 DavidPotembski Photo taken by David Potembski in my garden, 2021. Finksburg, MD. Thank you to Mary Hess at Bluebird Haven Iris for rescuing this beauty.
SpringtimeFantasy01.JPGJPG SpringtimeFantasy01.JPG manage 58 K 07 Dec 2014 - 14:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SpringtimeFantasy02.JPGJPG SpringtimeFantasy02.JPG manage 86 K 31 Aug 2021 - 19:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SpringtimeFantasy12BHI.jpgjpg SpringtimeFantasy12BHI.jpg manage 79 K 04 May 2012 - 18:04 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
springtimefantasy1.jpgjpg springtimefantasy1.jpg manage 80 K 22 Apr 2016 - 12:04 TerryLaurin Photo by HIPS Archives
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