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■(TB) 'Cool Comfort'

1958, Tompkins

'Cool Comfort' (Chet Tompkins, R. 1958). Seedling# 56-53. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason late bloom. Light-yellow self with tiny white blaze. 'Ruffled Gem' X 'Song Of Songs'. Fleur de Lis 1958. Honorable Mention 1961.

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From Fleur De Lei Gardens catalog 1963: COOL COMFORT (Tomp. '58) M.L. 36 in. (Ruffled Gem x Song of Songs). A very large, broad petaled and exquisitely formed flaring flower of smooth citron yellow. A full citron yellow beard and a tiny blaze of green flushed white at its tip, accents the sparkling flowers. A slight edge of lace further enhances this cool beauty. H.M. 1961. 3.50.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2012-05-04
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CoolComfort2BHI.JPGJPG CoolComfort2BHI.JPG manage 3 MB 18 Feb 2019 - 08:45 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
CoolComfortBHI1.JPGJPG CoolComfortBHI1.JPG manage 2 MB 18 Feb 2019 - 08:46 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
coolcomfort01.JPGJPG coolcomfort01.JPG manage 800 K 15 Mar 2018 - 01:59 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
coolcomfort02.JPGJPG coolcomfort02.JPG manage 884 K 15 Mar 2018 - 02:01 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
coolcomfort03.JPGJPG coolcomfort03.JPG manage 839 K 16 Mar 2018 - 00:26 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
coolcomfort9.JPGJPG coolcomfort9.JPG manage 390 K 20 Jan 2021 - 13:54 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 1965 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
Topic revision: r13 - 17 Apr 2022, TLaurin
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