tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22928047976856123482024-01-13T15:57:31.841-08:00Diamond Rise GardenerNeil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-8330505637007236892019-05-25T11:04:00.000-07:002019-05-25T11:04:15.340-07:00Highlights of the SDBs and My GardenThe Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) iris is the perfect choice for just about any gardener. Its size, 8"-15", fits any garden. While the productivity does vary, most SDBs increase rapidly and form a spectacular display of color. Ten to fifteen days of bloom is the goal of the best of this class. They are easy to care for, and require only good drainage, lots of sun and some modest soil enrichment. Fertilize all bearded iris with low nitrogen and high phosphate. Ideally 5-10-10 does the trick.<br />
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So without further ado, here are this years best!<br />
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First place for growth is 'Kewlopolis' by Hugh Stout. This was planted as a single rhizome 2 years ago. But wait! I've already divided it. Not everyone's choice of predominant color palate, I love it. Browns and gold with lighter haft markings on the fall ir sports a lavender beard. Very kewl!<br />
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New introductions are often very complex in markings and color combinations, This "self" by Paul Black may not be a full self because the beards are a contrasting color, but the rest is a perfect shade of soft pink. The deep violet beards that are narrow. Great form and substance. Paul's ' Puddy Tat' is in the lower right.<div>
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Here's a Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB) from Paul Black. Most of the MDBs have already bloomed. This is one of the last and has some wonderful markings. Because there was a garden judging session in my garden Wednesday and another tomorrow, none of the spent blossoms have been trimmed. Judges want to look at bud count.</div>
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During the judge's training session we were told to pick our favorite flower currently blooming without regard to growth or other factors. This was my choice. Thomas Johnson's Golden Ring has a wonderful form, the tangerine beard and the perfect golden ring at the edge of the falls.<div>
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<br />My backyard. My house is on the top of a raised area that falls off to the Mendon Youth Baseball fields to the South. Hence the name Diamond Rise. This is the highest part of the backyard. That's my beautiful KODA! (When he curls his tail, he's peeing.) Most of the SDBs and MDBs are at the left edge.<div>
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-5291123775960853402019-05-13T12:37:00.002-07:002019-05-13T12:37:29.735-07:00The Next Wave Begins: Early SDBsThe next group of bearded iris are blooming. The earliest of the Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) irises have begun. I urge you to stop by over the next few weeks. You'll see a less well known, but very satisfying group called "medians." Taller than the micro MDB (under 8") but shorted than Tall Bearded (TB) irises, they are are less than 27.5 inches. If you have a smaller garden, have an area exposed to high winds, or can't be bothered to stake the 40"+ stalks, these are for you. Here are some of the earliest in my garden.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Take a stroll around and look carefully. These little gems are perfect for almost any garden. Some friends stopped by and asked me if the all irises were purple and white. There's no doubt that those are the predominate colors, however there are colors from almost any part of the rainbow. In fact Iris was the goddess of the rainbow. The little fuzzy looking beards often supply a contrasting color as in 'Canadian Kisses' from hybridizer Paul Black below.</span></div>
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<br />Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-39227735344058155632019-05-08T18:56:00.000-07:002019-05-08T18:56:10.328-07:00They're Here: Tiny Iris and TulipsIn the Venn diagram of the bloom season this is the intersection of bearded iris and bulbs. The daffodils are waning and the smallest of bearded iris are blooming. Miniature Tall Bearded (MDB) iris easily overlooked. As short as 4" these, once established, provide a lovely carpet of color.<br />
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Here are the first MDBs and some of their tulip pals.<br />
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These tulips survived a hard frost. Dropping in the morning on Monday, by mid-day they revived and opened completely by Wednesday.</div>
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<br />Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-73567420595776101892019-04-27T07:39:00.002-07:002019-04-27T07:39:21.049-07:00Back in BusinessIt's April 27 and it is snowing in Mendon. NY, south of Rochester. 35ºF and snowing. So the garden work will be limited to some shed straightening up and other indoor projects. It seemed a good time to resurrect my gardening blog.<br />
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Facebook has become my way of corresponding with friends, family and anyone else who chooses to follow me. But, in the current climate, it has become filled with political points of view. I make no apologies for that. Thoughtful reactions to what is being happening are more important than ever. Responses to religious zealots is crucial. However, I know that with some people the only things I have in common is the love of irises and news about what I am up to in the local Greater Rochester Iris Society and the national American Iris Society. That will be the focus here. I hope that I can build a following here for that purpose. Entries here will be linked on Facebook and the long neglected GRIS page.<br />
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Many, many new friends have come my way via GRIS and AIS. I hope to engage them here.<br />
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My next few posts will come rapidly in an attempt to "catch-up" with 2019. You might also take a look back in time to learn about ny garden. <br />
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Below is the first iris of spring. This bulbous iris, is about the size of a crocus and often mistaken for one from a distance.<br />
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Visitors are always welcome! please feel free to contact me at neil.houghton@me.com, images@irises.org or call or text 585-301-8256.<br />
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<br />Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-78730601062870037632018-04-28T14:25:00.000-07:002018-04-28T14:25:14.824-07:00First Flyover at Diamond RiseIt's that time again! A new season of gardening has begun. Here's the first fly-over video from my drone.<br />
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On Thursday, April 26, I started a new attack on the evil, iris borer. In the past this would have been a application of Bayer Rose and Flower 2 in 1. It contains fertilizer, but more importantly Merit, one of the few chemicals that are effective against this very specialized pest. Actually it used to have Merit. This year Bayer has replaced it with a new insecticide. I had some left over so I played it down earlier however I am not sure of the effectiveness of the new compound.<br />
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When I was in New Orleans I was told there is a way to attack the borer without chemicals: NEMATODES. These are microscope creatures apparently. I order 50 million of them from BioLogic on Amazon. They were deliver in a resealable pouch about 5" x 7". They came with an icepack and went into the refrigerator immediately.<br />
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One teaspoon in a gallon of water and I used my Ryobi garden sprayer to apply them. I went through 6 gallons and still have about 25 million left. That's based on observation, not counting.<br />
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The instructions say if "the problem" is serious you can double the dosage... so tomorrow I'll give the little guys who have settled in some new friends.<br />
<br />Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-85477673509335363322017-06-23T19:22:00.003-07:002017-06-23T19:22:59.825-07:00Spot Of TeaThere are only a few MTBs (Miniature Tall Bearded Iris) in my garden. This one from Paul Black in 1988, won the the Caparne-Welch Medal, the top award for MTB, in 1995. The flower his is just 6" high. The fleck of dusting on he falls are a part of flower. Seeing this bloom is like finding rare treasure easily overlooked.<br />
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<br />Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-22567482814539015942017-06-23T18:13:00.001-07:002017-06-23T18:13:25.938-07:00Lines! I am fascinated by iris with distinct lines. A few years ago I visited Mid-America near Salem Oregon and Thomas Johnson said that lines were one of his goals. Here's one that's new to my garden from Larry Lauer. "Lovesick Blues" has beautiful violet falls on a white ground. It put on a fine show for 8 days peaking May 7 this year.<br />
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This bloom is the first year after planting. It must be noted that a first year bloom and good increase is no guarantee that it will establish itself well. The original rhizome was grown professionally and is packed with energy. It's my job to pamper it for the following years.<br />
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-25287355514734366012017-06-22T08:53:00.001-07:002017-06-22T08:53:34.683-07:00Two SDBs Blooming in Their First SeasonThis wonderful SDB plicata has established itself nicely in its first year. Introduced last summer by Thomas Johnson it likes upstate NY so far. The flower is small but dramatic with a lush orange beard. This bloomed on May 9 in Mendon.<div>
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Last year was my first order from Hugh Stout. The quality of the order was impressive. GRIS has placed our club order for our public sale July 22 and 23 at Pro-Moore Farms in Henrietta. Here's 'Frankenberry,' Stout's 2016 introduction looks good and bloomed in its first year. The dark cherry red is veined in black. The beards are purple with bronze tips.</div>
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-27973931691740561892017-06-21T19:43:00.000-07:002017-06-21T19:43:49.063-07:00Purple Paws 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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As the last tall bearded begins to fade it's time to review the year in iris bloom. This is one of the earlier bloomers to impress this year.</div>
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Paul Blacks 2014 introduction is 'Purple Paws.' It's lovely as single bloom. Creamy yellow standards are peppered with a medium purple plicata. The falls are whiter, edging in yellow. The purple lays on the shoulders and speckles to the edge. laying on this a white beard is tipped with dark purple. </div>
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The season's performance was excellent. Planted in 2014, the clump has established itself well. The show began May 6 and continued for two weeks. Less than a foot high the clump has a diameter of about 2 feet. It's getting about time to divide...</div>
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<br />Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-35005998511672659852017-06-08T18:50:00.000-07:002017-06-08T18:51:05.889-07:00Meanwhile, Back in MendonAfter a week in Des Moines, a week getting ready for a party and the GRIS iris show, the aforementioned party, show AND Wonder Woman I am finally pulling it together to start catching up with photos of all the beautiful iris I have seen this year.<br />
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I'll start off with the most recent pics from Diamond Rise. These are late bloomers and there are still a few that have not bloomed yet.<br />
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First my favorite, 'Action Packed.' Every flower is unique, but this tempts me to modify that unmodifiable adjective. There's nothing I have see that is a jammed packed with features than this creation by the Willy Wonka of hybridizers, Paul Black. Look deep inside this stunning display of wine veined standards and velvety red-black falls. You will be rewarded with style arms that could inspire a chapeau for Dolly Levi. It makes that year-long wait worth it.<br />
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Here's a pink that is not subtle. This is the first year in my garden. I hope it sticks around.<br />
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How could and MTB take the Dykes Medal? Here's how!<br />
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Shades of royal violet purple provide a monochromatic stage for the dramatic ruffling to take center stage.<br />
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Thomas Johnson's Wister Medal winning 'stitched' plicata grows on me every year it blooms. And bloom it does! And grows vigorously. Certainly I will divide this beauty this year.<br />
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Another Sister winner that has finally decided it likes my garden. Great bloom this year. I am convinced that golden beard ties the bi-color together and makes a great iris exceptional.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Kathy Chilton' Kerr 2006 TB Wister Medal 2012</td></tr>
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Not for everyone, I love Thornbird. This Dykes medal winner grows very well for me.<br />
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Yield is. as it's name implies. an arresting school bus (Kodak?) yellow. The delicate brown rays under the beard can be missed, but add the perfect touch to break up this yellow self.<br />
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-72864731247786768762017-05-27T12:28:00.002-07:002017-05-27T12:28:26.134-07:00Two by Lynda at #AIS2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These two beauties from Lynda Miller captured my attention at the AIS Convention 2017 in Des Moines.</div>
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'Blushing Grapes' looks a bit different than on the TWiki. It's a bit darker than this photo show. I describes as having falls banded in purple. I would say plicata. The ground of a creamy warm parchment set it apart. Its full ruffled standards make it opulent.</div>
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'Serving Wench' might be a politically incorrect name from a male hybridizer these days, but Lynda Miller pulls it off. This bi-color is a stand out. A medium pink bodice with a deep purple skirt make this wench clean up nicely!<br />
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Here I am with Chad Harris. Chad's hybridizes at Mount Pleasant Iris From in Washougal, WA in the Columbia River gorge. Although not blooming at the convention (their season is later), Chad's iris ensata (know more commonly as Japanese iris or JI) and his species cross (SPEC-X) called "psuedata' are amazing.</div>
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His presentation on the "Water Lovers of Asia" was engaging and informative. I have barely started to try to grow these and I learned so much! He'll be in Rochester at the Region 2 meeting, October 21 offering this same talk as well as Judges training. Give me a shout at neil.houghton@me.com and I'll get you on the list for more info.</div>
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David Cupps talked me into coming and I am glad he did. His friend Andi is from Los Angeles and post great photos to Iris Lovers on Facebook.<br />
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My idol, Paul Black, just happens to also be a really great guy!<br />
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-2552698505496338602017-05-26T18:51:00.003-07:002017-05-26T18:51:30.521-07:00AIS Convention 2017There's just too much to wade through in the photo album! We visited the Collins garden today and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens to see hundreds of guest iris. We are past peak bloom here, but there were many mid-late blooming TBs putting on a show.<br />
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At Collins 'Bluebird Of Happiness' was putting on a wonderful show and getting well-deserved attention. <br />
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At the Botanical Gardens eager to see what's blooming flocked on the Banks of the Des Moines River.</div>
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-26845944062558026182017-05-23T13:00:00.000-07:002017-05-23T13:00:00.450-07:00New To Me Paul Black IB<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Man's Best Friend is from Paul Black in 2008, but it didn't make it into my garden until 2016. I sure hope it sticks around. Even my husband who general doesn't care for color mixes like this said. "That is stunning."</div>
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-16275586622055985782017-05-23T10:26:00.002-07:002017-05-23T10:26:42.478-07:00IB Stars in My GardenNo, it's not just another purple plicata. Its wonderful substance hold up to the weather and the 23" height keeps it wind resistant. The 'purple' is a wide band of a rich red-purple (I would say mulberry).<br />
Paul Black hit this one out of the park.<br />
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Another Terry Aitken Hawaiian themed cultivar is 'Many Mahalos.' An orange self (meaning standard and falls are the same color) its beards are a deeper orange. The form is more traditional. The falls while being held up do curve downward. It really makes the color statement more complete and, as you can see the bloom is prolific. The iris geeks would say it is floriferous. I say: lots of color, easy to grow. The complimentary color of the allium is a plus.<br />
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The next for blooms were newly planted on 2016:<br />
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I have a lot of moving to do! Many of my SDBs were planted in August forgetting where the daffodils were. 'Fauviste' was overwhelmed and almost overlooked.<br />
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A stunning SDB! 'Frankenberry' from Hugh Stout has rich velvety black-red falls with a diamond dust, complemented by hyacinth beard. The form is lovely. I sure hope that this grows well here!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Gate to Paradise' Black 2014 SDB</td></tr>
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This has been in my garden for years. It has not bloomed since its first year. I move it last year and am so happy to see it likes where it is!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Hot Spice' Aitken 1989 IB</td></tr>
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Newly planted last year 'intellect' is tiny SDB and 'Jump Start' is in the dark color range with bright beards that always appeals to me.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Intellect'</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Jump Start' Keppel 2002 SDB</td></tr>
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"Many Mahalos' is a beautiful IB which is makes a great presentation.<br />
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An older IB of similar Color in a simpler form:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Obligato' Stahly 1998 IB</td></tr>
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Planted last year, this little fellow is trying.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Sapphire Gem'</td></tr>
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Here's what an SDB can do when it's happy and established!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Sapphire Jewel' Hamblen 1977 SDB<br />Cook-Douglas Medal 1984</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Stop and Stare' T. Johnson 2014 SDB</td></tr>
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Tessie the Tease is my absolute favorite from our club order from Winterberry in 2015. The photo does not do just to the amazingly bright yellow and substance. This is a winner!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Tessie The Tease' Crump 2006 IB</td></tr>
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Here a beauty that I have had for a few years. It's liking the weather this year!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Eye Of The Tiger' Black 2008 SDB</td></tr>
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<br />Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-7576827385287207202017-05-18T20:00:00.001-07:002017-05-18T20:00:18.204-07:00Some OopsSometime things don't go as planned. I just added 'Open Your Eyes' to my collection last year. It snagged the Cook-Douglas Medal for best SDB. And it is a beautiful crisp blue and white gem. Supposed to bloom at 15" like many of my SDBs it bloomed a little on the short side this year. Well, more than a little! No I didn't drop it there that's where it bloomed. I do have a TB call 'Land Down Under."<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">'Open Your Eyes' or 'Land Down Under'</td></tr>
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I have a great clump of IBs called 'Lemon Drop.' Early on I noticed one bud that wasn't very lemony. Sure enough it turned out to be a plicata that looked suspiciously like 'Starwoman." After a comparison I am sure! It will get marked and returned home. I wonder how it managed to wander 30 feet during the winter?<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lemon Drop Interloper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">The Lost Starwoman</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Starwoman' in her place.</td></tr>
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-69209544915220744402017-05-17T20:37:00.000-07:002017-05-17T20:37:31.840-07:00Bird's Eye View<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f5dbDKF5Fvk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-9633846356435859622017-05-16T17:47:00.000-07:002017-05-16T17:47:02.646-07:00The Medians of May 16, 2017<br />'Lemon Pop' is bloomer prolific and fast speaking. Here ay a has an interloper in the clump. Probably Rare Edition, a fellow Sass Medal Winner that wandered over to chat.<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Lemon Pop' Lauer 1989 IB - Sass Medal</td></tr>
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Rare Treat (in the background above) is much more violet than the blue in this photo. The late afternoon light makes that more pronounced.<br />
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I've been waiting for this red MDF to bloom. One of the first Black SDBs to be introduced by Schreiner's in 2014 this first short unfurling showed its potential.</div>
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Alas in an effort to save some weeding time I used Round Up. Don't tell Kyle. Apparently some got on the leaves of this cultivar. I only recognize this because the same happened in friend's garden. Believe it or not this picture shows two blooms from the same clump.<div>
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A number of SDBs bloom with more than the expected set of petals. This is often occurs in the first bloom. I have seen as many 6 pairs of standards and falls. This cultivar consistently bloom with 4 of each.</div>
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This cream edged pumpkin orange was released posthumously from the seedlings of Bennett Jones.</div>
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Several shades of blue violet SDBs with light beards are blooming. 'Cliché' and 'Pulsator' are among them<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">'Pulsator' T.Johnson 2011 SDB</td></tr>
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'Eye of Sauron' produced this tightly packed fireworks display. When I planted them I had forgotten the area was planted with daffodils. 'Sauron' had to fight his way for light and bloomed more like an MDB, but I love this little nosegay.<br />
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'Jillaroo' is lovely in form and coloring.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Sapphire Gem' Schmelzer 1975 SDB Cook-Douglas Medal 1983</td></tr>
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-36604002668617139192017-05-15T07:51:00.001-07:002017-05-15T07:52:50.848-07:00Mid May SDBsHere are more SDBs that are blooming at Diamond Rise in the past few days. Two of them are brand new intros (last year) from Thomas Johnson. Like to see them in person? Feel free to stop over!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Unwritten' T.Johnson 2016 SDB</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">'Joyous High' T.Johnson 2016 SDB<br />
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'Purple Paws' shows what a prolific established clump of SDBs can look like. <br />
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Michael Paul is a classic beauty.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Michael Paul' Jones 1979 SDB</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Jennyanydots' Black 2011 SDB<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Stitch Witch' Willott 1975 SDB</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Frankenberry' Stout 2016 SDB</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Forever Blue' Chapman 1996 SDB</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Force Field' M.Smith 2009 SDB</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Eye of Sauron' Black 2009 SDB</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Chanted' Blyth 1990 SDB </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Cheery Blush[ Black 2014 SDB</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Canadian Kisses" Black 2006 SDB</td></tr>
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-34262176134305292712017-05-09T17:10:00.002-07:002017-05-09T17:10:43.672-07:00More SDBsA bit different than the catalog picture in my garden, I love 'Cheery Blush.' Climate and soil conditions can effect the actual presentation in your garden.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Cheery Blush' Black 2014 SDB</td></tr>
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Bearded irise do not like mulch on their rhizomes. You can still add mulch, just leave a little space around the bearded iris. Japanese and Siberians are fine with mulch.<br />
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A couple more new blooms:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Parade Star' T.Johnson 2016 SDB</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Purple Paws' Black 2013 SDB</td></tr>
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Neil Houghtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576094575777076225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2292804797685612348.post-88295161289205538222017-05-08T20:26:00.002-07:002017-05-08T20:26:42.074-07:00The Medians are Blooming.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Here are 3 of my early bloomers:</div>
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First an tiny Miniature Dwarf Bearded (MDB) from Paul Black, 'Spot of Tea.' It was in my garden for a few years but getting more shade than I thought. Now it's happy! This Caparne-Welch Medal winner is a delight at about 5".</div>
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Joyful Love is Thomas Johnson 2014 introduction. In my garden for 2 seasons, it has about 6 stalks. This is blooming at 14".<br />
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New to my garden this season, 'Lovesick Blues' from a Mid-America rhizome with 4 beautiful stalks in it's first year this is a winner! It's blooms are about 8" tall and its veined plicata pattern and great form is making this irisisan very happy!<br />
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'Stich Witch' snuck by me... it had one bloom which I missed!</div>
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