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■(BB) 'Touch Of Amber'

1977, Burger

'Touch Of Amber' (Eugene Burger, R. 1977). Seedling #F-62. BB, 20" (51 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards light pink, flushed lavender-pink; falls pale pink, gold shoulders, ruffled; tangerine beard. 'Canary Frills' X 'Launching Pad'. Gene & Gerry's Iris 1977. Honorable Mention 1978.

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From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing TOUCH OF AMBER (Burger '77) $12.50. Sdlg. F-62: Canary Frills X Launching Pad. BB, M, 20". A very showy blossom having touching stds. of light pink flushed with lav/pink. Flaring falls of light pink, tangerine beard, and a "Touch of Amber" on the shoulders. Vigorous growth-putting up many bloom stalks with 2 br. and terminal-4 buds. Foliage and flower size in proportion. Gene & Gerry's Iris Gardens.
 
 


Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
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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Topic revision: r14 - 09 Apr 2022, Harloiris
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