See New TB Image Gallery

*
  

You are here: Iris Wiki>Sib Web>SiberianIrises>SibPiratePrince (11 Jul 2023, Harloiris)Edit Attach

■(SIB) 'Pirate Prince'

1977, Varner

'Pirate Prince' (Steve Varner, R. 1977). Seedling V577. SIB, 28" (71 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards deep blue-purple; falls lustrous solid purple, no signal, green overlay on shaft. 'Maranatha' X 'Dreaming Spires'. Illini Iris 1977. Honorable Mention 1978.

See below:
pirateprince02.JPGpirateprince04.JPGPiratePrince1.jpg

References:

From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing PIRATE PRINCE: Siberian, Sdlg. V577, ML, 28". (Maranatha X Dreaming Spires). Deep blue-purple stds. held upright at 40° angle. Wide, flared falls are lustrous rich purple with no signal, but have green overlay on shaft. $25.00. Illini Iris.
 
 
--

Cultivation

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5,
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy

"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."

Interested in Siberian iris? Please visit the: The Society for Siberian Irises website.

To Report errors do not use comment box but contact the Iris Encyclopedia Photo Manager or Iris Encyclopedia Manager Comment box is reserved for added information about the topic.

Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.

 

-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-01-28
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
PiratePrince1.jpgjpg PiratePrince1.jpg manage 23 K 15 Jun 2016 - 19:27 Main.TLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
pirateprince02.JPGJPG pirateprince02.JPG manage 979 K 01 May 2017 - 18:42 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
pirateprince04.JPGJPG pirateprince04.JPG manage 215 K 15 Mar 2020 - 18:31 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Verna Laurin slide collection
Topic revision: r14 - 11 Jul 2023, Harloiris
This site is powered by FoswikiCopyright © by the contributing authors. All material on this collaboration platform is the property of the contributing authors.
Ideas, requests, problems regarding Iris Wiki? Send feedback