From Treholme Gardens catalog 1928: CRIMSON KING 89 (Hallock) E. 82 G. 87 32" E. Same coloring as Kochii but the rich deep purple flowers are larger, the stalks taller and the growth more open. A very desirable flower. 25c. |
Cornell Extension Bulletin #112: "Color effect an intense violet-purple, self. Standards pansy violet, lighter to yellowish on claw and wavy along edge. falls cotinga purple, almost velvety in texture. The veining is boldly spaced on the whitish outer haft, while those on Kochii are not so prominent. Its fragrance is very good, its color very intense, and its spathe valves deeply tinged. The persistent green foliage is attractive in winter. Rating 89." |
Royal Iris Gardens 1933: 83. 30". beautiful deep red purple. As deep as Kochii but redder. Tall, floriferous and a good grower. |
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CrimsonKing01.JPG | manage | 61 K | 22 Nov 2014 - 14:50 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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CrimsonKing02.jpg | manage | 72 K | 19 Dec 2015 - 14:00 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Argyle Acres Iris Gardens |
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CrimsonKing04.JPG | manage | 168 K | 01 Sep 2016 - 19:20 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
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CrimsonKingRT.jpg | manage | 23 K | 22 Jan 2012 - 16:01 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Rick Tasco |
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Crimson_King.jpg | manage | 11 K | 17 Nov 2010 - 13:22 | UnknownUser | Courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website |
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crimsonking01.jpg | manage | 67 K | 16 Dec 2019 - 03:23 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Old House Gardens |
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crimsonking1.jpg | manage | 102 K | 09 Jan 2015 - 18:37 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Janet Smith |
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crimsonking2.jpg | manage | 75 K | 09 Jan 2015 - 18:40 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Janet Smith |
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crimsonking3.jpg | manage | 102 K | 09 Jan 2015 - 18:42 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Janet Smith |
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crimsonking4.JPG | manage | 107 K | 09 Jan 2015 - 18:46 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Janet Smith |
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crimsonking5.jpg | manage | 107 K | 09 Jan 2015 - 18:45 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Janet Smith |
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crimsonking6.jpg | manage | 34 K | 13 Sep 2013 - 20:06 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mike Unser |
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crimsonkingIC.jpg | manage | 19 K | 12 Dec 2011 - 22:57 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Iris City Gardens |
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crimsonkingSM.jpg | manage | 71 K | 11 Jan 2011 - 13:30 | Main.avmoran |