1985, Hamblen
'Jo Vallery' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1984) Seedling# H79-10B. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Ruffled and laced light pink (RHS 62D); falls lighter toward beard with deeper-toned edge; tangerine pink beard; sweet fragrance.'Beauty Is' X 'Sunday Chimes'. Mission Bell 1985. Honorable Mention 1989.
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From AIS Bulletin #256 January 1985 Introducing JO VALLERY. TB, 36", ML. Intensely ruffled and frilled stands give the impression of multiple petals. Wide, flaring falls lighten toward showy pink beards, deeper near edge. Strong stalks carry 10 or more well placed buds. Named to honor Herbert Spence's mother, who was active in irises throughout her life. Beauty Is X Sunday Chimes. #H79-10B. HC '84 $30.00. Mission Bell. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
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JPG | JoVallery11.JPG | manage | 65 K | 20 Aug 2021 - 18:50 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
jpg | JoVallery12bhi.jpg | manage | 60 K | 22 Apr 2012 - 14:04 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
jpg | jo_vallery_64.jpg | manage | 65 K | 10 Dec 2010 - 21:55 | Main.Elladan | photo by Elladan |
jpg | jo_vallery_66.jpg | manage | 72 K | 10 Dec 2010 - 21:55 | Main.Elladan | photo by Elladan |
JPG | jovalley01.JPG | manage | 103 K | 20 Apr 2020 - 03:12 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1990 Roris Gardens catalog by Terry Laurin |