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■(TB) 'Zantha'

1947, Fay

'Zantha' (Orville Fay, R. 1947). Seedling# 44-12. TB 36" (91 cm). Color Class Y4D. Early bloom. 'Gold Medal' x seedling# 41-22. Honorable Mention 1947; President's Cup 1947; Award of Merit 1952; Award of Merit, RHS 1953.

The early version of President's Cup was awarded from 1947 thru 1955 when the name was changed to the Franklin Cook Memorial Cup. In the AIS Encyclopedia this early award is listed under the Franklin Cook Memorial Cup which is where the above President's Cup link points to.

Note: "Zantha" is Greek for yellow.

See below:

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References:

From Fay Gardens catalog, 1947: ZANTHA No.44-12. Gold Medal X 41-22. $15. A very large deep yellow self, clear and clean, with a deep yellow beard and no haft markings. The flowers are nicely formed; tailored and flaring. The 37-inch stem is strong and well-branched. Winter hardy. H. C. 1946
From Cooley's Gardens catalog for 1959: "A very large deep yellow self, clear and clean, with a rich yellow bead and no haft markings. Perfection in form, tailored and flaring, the 3 foot stems widely branched. This iris won the President's Cup in 1947."
 
Fay 44-12. Large pure deep chrome flaring flower on a tall well branched stalk and a strong plant.-Buneaux. A large clear chrome yellow, good form, deeper yellow in haft and beard. Tall stalk, well branched. Zink. “Seedling Comments,” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 103 (October 1946): 93.
Blooms are exceptionally large, and the color is wonderfully bright. A reliable bloomer and very vigorous grower as well. -- MikeUnser - 09 Jul 2010


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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07


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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
ZANTHA01.jpgjpg ZANTHA01.jpg manage 222 K 12 Nov 2015 - 15:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by La Ferme Des Iris-France
ZanthaBHI.jpgjpg ZanthaBHI.jpg manage 43 K 24 Nov 2011 - 20:48 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ZanthaBHI1.JPGJPG ZanthaBHI1.JPG manage 79 K 05 Sep 2021 - 22:13 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Zantha_Fay_1947.jpgjpg Zantha_Fay_1947.jpg manage 74 K 22 Dec 2009 - 11:40 Main.Laymont+ by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France
Zantha_franjeulle2010.jpgjpg Zantha_franjeulle2010.jpg manage 40 K 12 Jan 2010 - 20:14 JoelleFRANJEULLE Dans mon jardin en Sologne (France)
Zanthao2.JPEGJPEG Zanthao2.JPEG manage 26 K 10 May 2014 - 01:21 Main.TLaurin Courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website
zantha.jpgjpg zantha.jpg manage 22 K 20 Feb 2011 - 19:16 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Argyle Acres
zantha01.jpgjpg zantha01.jpg manage 21 K 13 Sep 2014 - 18:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
zantha02.jpgjpg zantha02.jpg manage 242 K 06 Dec 2017 - 03:29 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
zantha03.JPGJPG zantha03.JPG manage 462 K 02 Aug 2018 - 19:24 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
zantha04.JPGJPG zantha04.JPG manage 696 K 02 Aug 2018 - 19:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
zantha05.JPGJPG zantha05.JPG manage 581 K 02 Aug 2018 - 19:27 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
zantha06.JPGJPG zantha06.JPG manage 659 K 02 Aug 2018 - 19:29 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
zantha07.jpgjpg zantha07.jpg manage 166 K 21 May 2020 - 03:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
zantha08.JPGJPG zantha08.JPG manage 164 K 21 Nov 2020 - 23:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
zantha1-10.jpgjpg zantha1-10.jpg manage 39 K 09 Jul 2010 - 18:49 Main.mikeu Zantha by Mike Unser
zantha3-10.jpgjpg zantha3-10.jpg manage 56 K 09 Jul 2010 - 18:49 Main.mikeu Zantha by Mike Unser
zantha7.jpgjpg zantha7.jpg manage 80 K 05 Mar 2014 - 21:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Irisaluze-Richard Serafinowski-France
Topic revision: r30 - 30 Aug 2023, Harloiris
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