■(BB) 'Diamond Dust'
1967, Brown
'Diamond Dust' (
Mrs. F. Allen (Frances) Brown, R. 1967). Seedling 61-131-10. BB, height 27" (69 cm), Midseason bloom. Bright dresden yellow self; ruffled; deeper color beard.
'Fleeta' X (
'Queen's Lace' x
'Pink Ripples'). Landsend Garden 1967. High Commendation 1966; Honorable Mention 1968.
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From AIS Bulletin #185 April 1967 Introducing DIAMOND DUST (Mrs. F. Allen Brown '67). 27". BB. Bright dresden-yellow with deeper color beard. This vibrant yellow has the appearance of brushed-on strokes of white from deep in the throat to the tip of the ruffled fluted falls. A beautiful border iris; vigorous grower. 61-131-10. FLEETA X QUEEN'S LACE X PINK RIPPLES. HC 1966. $20.00. Landsend Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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