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irisarian

Jun 8, 2014 1:44 PM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

But blacks can be great & different. Showing a photo of SDB 'Black Lightning' from Canada.

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midnight21

Jun 8, 2014 1:59 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: John
St.Osyth Nr Clacton on Sea. E

Sorry Lucy, but you just won't change my mind. Don't like black flowers.

Each to our own. I don't suppose I would ever change your mind either.

That's what makes us gardeners so interesting. Variety is the spice of life.

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UndertheSun

Jun 8, 2014 2:49 PM CST

(Zone 9b)

I would love to see photos of your fuchsias!

Black is my favorite color, but I love all flowers. The only ones I don't like are the ones that die.

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Muddymitts

Jun 8, 2014 2:57 PM CST

Name: Mary Ann
Western Kentucky (Zone 7a)

Here, here Rob!!

Thoughts become things -- choose the good ones. (www.tut.com)

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midnight21

Jun 9, 2014 3:38 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: John
St.Osyth Nr Clacton on Sea. E

Hello Rob.

If you go on the fuchsia forum, their all on there, but here's a couple to whet your appetite.

Fuchsia 'Florrie's Gem'
Uploaded by midnight21

"Florrie's Gem"

Lady's Eardrops (Fuchsia 'Jade's Gem')
Uploaded by midnight21

"Jades Gem"

Lady's Eardrops (Fuchsia 'London in Bloom')
Uploaded by midnight21

"London in Bloom"

Sorry to take up space with fuchsias on a Iris forum. Hope you will forgive me.

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Last edited by midnight21 Jun 9, 2014 3:42 AM

grannysgarden

Jun 9, 2014 9:15 AM CST

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

No forgiveness needed John. Absolutely lovely fuchsias! I also love the photo of the light blue iris with the yellow beard you posted. smiles.

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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lovemyhouse

Jun 9, 2014 9:52 AM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

I like that Jane Phillips.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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enidcandles

Jun 9, 2014 9:58 AM CST

Name: Lori Morrow
Enid, OK (Zone 6b)
I want them all!

Lucy, I really like the Black Lightning, it is a beauty!

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grannysgarden

Jun 9, 2014 10:02 AM CST

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

Oh, Lucy. Got to have black lightening! oh my!

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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irisarian

Jun 9, 2014 7:05 PM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

Jane Phillips is a historic iris which is really a great shade of blue.

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lclehman1

Jan 10, 2016 12:15 PM CST

Clairton, PA Zone 6(USDA has c

Anyone know where Keith Keppel iris x=can be purchased in US - am looking for March Mist -an intermediate

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KentPfeiffer

Jan 10, 2016 12:31 PM CST

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Name: Kent Pfeiffer
Southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)

It can be bought directly from Keith himself. Contact information is here:

http://www.keithkeppeliris.com...

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Lestv

Jan 10, 2016 7:55 PM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

grannysgarden said:Oh, Lucy. Got to have black lightening! oh my!

Neal - got Black Lightening from Iris Sisters last year. Biggest rhizome with a bunch of increases I have gotten for a dwarf! It looks like a little monster right now. Sure hopes that means a whole bunch of blooms!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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janwax

Jan 10, 2016 10:40 PM CST

Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.

Wow - Black Lightning! That striking blue beard makes it!

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grannysgarden

Jan 11, 2016 5:22 AM CST

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

I got Black Lightening this spring too, Leslie. Now just waiting for spring.

Jan, I cant wait to see if the beard is really that blue!

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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tveguy3

Jan 11, 2016 9:33 AM CST

Name: Tom
Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)

Black lightning is a cute one.

Politicians are like diapers, they need to be changed often, and for the same reason.

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irisarian

Jan 11, 2016 10:31 AM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

yes, the beards are blue. It does get a bit tall, something you might consider when placing it in a bed.

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gemini_sage

Jan 11, 2016 5:33 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Oh those blue beards make it!

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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Lestv

Jan 11, 2016 8:09 PM CST

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

It has a very nice place of honor in my new garden. If was so big when they sent it that I wanted to give it room to spread. I love love love the beards and was so happy to find a place carrying it that wasn't sold out. My Sisters order last year was initiated by wanting to order Black Lightning.

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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midnight21

Jan 12, 2016 4:35 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: John
St.Osyth Nr Clacton on Sea. E

So nice to look at your messages. Cheers me up a bit. My garden looks like a swamp at the moment.

We have had nothing but rain for weeks. I am not as bad off over here on the east coast as the people up north with their floods. I am really looking forward to a bit of cold weather. I've been looking over my garden and have found room for a couple of irises, so it now to decide which ones. Still will not be black. Like that light blue one. Off topic. Have released another couple of fuchsias this year. See one of them below.