■(BB) 'Mandrake'
2014, Blyth
'Mandrake' (
Barry Blyth, R. 2014) Seedling #V341-2. BB, 27" (69 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards lilac with rose-tan infusion extending ¾ up petal and ¹⁄₈˝ edge of rose-tan; falls rose-tan deepening at hafts; beards orange over white. Seedling #S244-A: (seedling #P175-1,
'Kissable You' sibling x
'Adoree') X seedling #T130-1: (
'Love to Party' x
'Adoree'). Tempo Two 2014/15.
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References
From Tempo Two catalog, 2014: MANDRAKE (Blyth 2014 Aust) Border Bearded EM 27”. Standards are lilac with a rose-tan infusion extending ¾ of the way up the standard and there is 1/8” edge of rosy tan. The falls are rosy tan deepening at the hafts. Beards are orange over white. Form is flared and ruffled. Growth and habit are typical of Border Bearded Iris, being more compact and in proportion. It has show stems and is fertile. (S244-A: (P175-1: Kissable You sib x Adoree) X (T130-1: Adoree x Love to Party).) Sdlg No.V341-2. $50.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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