■(TB) 'Orange Slices'
1987, Niswonger
'Orange Slices' (
O. David Niswonger, R. 1986). Seedling# 32-82. TB, 33" (84 cm). Midseason bloom. Pinkish orange; orange beard.
'Far Corners' X
'Copper Classic'. Cape Iris 1987. Favorite Guest 1988, Honorable Mention 1989, Favorite Guest 1989, Award of Merit 1991.
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From AIS Bulletin #265 April 1987 Introducing ORANGE SLICES (Niswonger '87) Sdlg. 32-82: Far Corners X Copper Classic. TB, 33" (84 cm), M. Fertile both ways but with some difficulty. As a child, one of my favorite candies was the "orange slices". This iris takes me back to those days of enjoyment with almost a Pavlov's reflex. It has a yummy pinkish orange color with an orange crest and beard. Although I haven't grown many seedlings from it, I feel it has great hybridizing possibilities. $30.00. Cape Iris. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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