■(BB) 'Zinger'
1983, Stevens
'Zinger' (
Stephen Stevens, R. 1983). Seedling #76-57-6. BB, 26" (66 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards violet (RHS 84B) and cinnamon (165C) blend, cinnamon edge; falls prominent cinnamon (165C) band around edge, washed violet (84B), lighter around cinnamon beard; ruffled and laced; spicy fragrance. Buckles seedling: (
'Denver Mint' x
'Meghan') X seedling #73-18-12: (
'Denver Mint' x
'War Lord'). Roderick Iris 1986. Honorable Mention 1988, Award of Merit 1990;
Knowlton Medal 1994.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #262 July 1986 Introducing ZINGER (Stevens '86) Sdlg. 76-57-6. Small TB, 29", M. Standards are a violet and cinnamon blend with cinnamon-banded edge. Falls are washed violet and have a prominent cinnamon band around the edge; cinnamon beards. Ruffled and lightly aced, 2 branches with spur and terminal. (Denver Mint x Meghan) X 73-18-12: (Denver Mint x War Lord.) $25.00. Roderick Iris Garden. |
"A few feet away, and creating as much of a stir in its own way, was ZINGER (Stevens '86), a subtle but exciting blending of violets and tans with heavy ruffling, moderate lace, and a blocky form. It reminded me of an improved, more subtle BACCARAT (Gaulter '67), which was always one of my favorites." [Perry Dyer (Oklahoma), “Melrose Gardens” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 263, (October 1986): 21.] |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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