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■(IB) 'Black Watch'

1972, Rosenfels

'Black Watch' (Richard Rosenfels, R. 1972). Seedling #684-S. IB, 23" (58 cm), Midseason bloom. Very deep, velvety purple self; matching beard. 'First Night' X 'Sable Robe'. Rosenfels 1972. Honorable Mention 1976.

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Awaiting original catalog description
'Black Watch' Historic Iris Preservation Society link.
 

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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Black Watch (1).jpegjpeg Black Watch (1).jpeg manage 90 K 09 Mar 2024 - 16:31 Main.davepote Photo taken by David Potembski in my garden, May 8, 2023. Finksburg, MD
Black Watch.jpegjpeg Black Watch.jpeg manage 97 K 09 Mar 2024 - 16:30 Main.davepote Photo taken by David Potembski in my garden, May 8, 2023. Finksburg, MD
BlackWatch01.JPGJPG BlackWatch01.JPG manage 64 K 20 Nov 2014 - 16:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlackWatch02.JPGJPG BlackWatch02.JPG manage 119 K 11 Aug 2021 - 18:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlackWatch_(2)BHI15.JPGJPG BlackWatch_(2)BHI15.JPG manage 3 MB 20 Dec 2015 - 21:17 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlackWatch_(4)BHI15.JPGJPG BlackWatch_(4)BHI15.JPG manage 1 MB 20 Dec 2015 - 21:18 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Black_Watch.JPGJPG Black_Watch.JPG manage 74 K 22 Jan 2011 - 09:30 IrisP  
blackwatch01.jpgjpg blackwatch01.jpg manage 83 K 18 Feb 2016 - 04:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kelways-United Kingdom
blackwatch1.jpgjpg blackwatch1.jpg manage 216 K 17 Jun 2019 - 11:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barbara-Jean Jackson-Manitoba,Canada
blackwatch9.JPGJPG blackwatch9.JPG manage 73 K 22 Feb 2022 - 13:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kimberly Rieniets
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