■(TB) 'Flaming Light'
1973, Brown
'Flaming Light' (
Rex Brown, R. 1972). Seedling 68-23-3. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason late bloom. Standards bright Spanish orange with pinkish glow at midrib; falls slightly darker, ruffled; fire red beard.
'Radiant Light' X
'Flaming Star'. J. & J. Iris 1973. Honorable Mention 1975; Favorite Guest 1976.
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From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing FLAMING LIGHT (Rex Brown 73). TE. 36". Sdlg. 68-23-3 (Radiant Light X Flaming Star). A very bright Spanish orange (Wilson 10/1) with a pinkish glow at midribs, falls slightly darker. The beard is bright fire red. The broad petals are nicely ruffled and the strong stalks carry four branches and 8-9 buds. NET $25.00. J&J Iris Garden. |
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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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