■(BB) 'Rome'
2017, Sutton
'Rome' (Michael Sutton, R. 2016). Seedling# Y-444-C. BB, 25" (64 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards chrome yellow, red-violet faint flush at midribs, ruby-red wire edge; style arms chrome yellow; falls ruby-red, lighter edge, slight white markings at hafts; beards tangerine. 'Raspberry Swirl' X 'Fruit Stripe'. Sutton 2017.
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| From Sutton’s Iris Garden, 2017: ROME (M. Sutton ‘17) BB 25” E-M. Wonderful new border bearded! Chrome yellow standards are enhanced by a red violet flush at the mid ribs and a ruby red wire edge. Ruby red falls are lighter at the edge with some slight white markings around the tangerine beards. Proportionate flowers and foliage with 7 buds per stalk and nicely ruffled flowers. Seedling Y-444-C: aspberry Swirl X Fruit Stripe..$30. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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| 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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Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.-- BetsyHiggins - 2017-02-21
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Romebbsutton.jpg | manage | 48 K | 22 Feb 2017 - 03:42 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Sutton's Iris Gardens |
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rome1.jpg | manage | 130 K | 23 Apr 2020 - 13:53 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
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rome2.jpg | manage | 182 K | 31 May 2021 - 22:05 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
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