■(TB) 'Saffron Drift'
2012, Blyth
'Saffron Drift' (
Barry Blyth, R. 2011). Seedling# S126-1. TB, 37" (94 cm). Very very early bloom. Standards, style arms, falls and beards lemon yellow; pronounced sweet fragrance.
'That's All Folks' X
'Treasure Trader'. Tempo Two 2011/12.
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Hybridizer's Comment : Such a great garden iris as well as giving some lovely show stems. It is a complete self including the beards of lemon yellow. Wide, flared and ruffled to light lace. Excellent grower and easy flowerer, Has that lovely old fashioned iris perfume, One of the very first to bloom each Spring. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here |
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