■(TB) 'Elizabeth Carol'

1986, Burch

'Elizabeth Carol' (James Burch, R. 1982). Seedling 39-11. TB, 35" (89 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards reddish black (RHS 187B); falls reddish black (187A); rust (163A) beard. Steinhauer seedling 7301X 'Dark Ritual'. Burch Iris 1986. Exhibition Certificate 1980; High Commendation 1983.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #261 April 1986 Introducing ELIZABETH CAROL-TB (Steinhauer 7301 X Dark Ritual) This beautiful near black, velvety self has slightly ruffled flowers. It does appear to be black when in bud and first opened but brightens to red-black as the blossom matures. It has 3 branches with 7 buds. EC '80, HC '83. $25.00. Burch Iris Garden.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
ElizabethCarol02.JPGJPG ElizabethCarol02.JPG manage 67 K 24 Mar 2014 - 12:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
ElizabethCarolBJ.JPGJPG ElizabethCarolBJ.JPG manage 70 K 08 Feb 2012 - 16:13 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Blue J Iris
ElizabethCarolEI.jpgjpg ElizabethCarolEI.jpg manage 27 K 11 Dec 2012 - 20:30 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
elizabeth01.jpgjpg elizabeth01.jpg manage 89 K 08 Jun 2015 - 13:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
elizabethcarol01.JPGJPG elizabethcarol01.JPG manage 371 K 14 Oct 2015 - 03:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
elizabethcarol02.JPGJPG elizabethcarol02.JPG manage 63 K 01 Dec 2014 - 17:52 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
elizabethcarol03.JPGJPG elizabethcarol03.JPG manage 96 K 11 May 2014 - 02:09 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
elizabethcarol04.JPGJPG elizabethcarol04.JPG manage 81 K 11 May 2014 - 02:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
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