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■(IB) 'Crimson King'

1893, Barr Collected?

'Crimson King'. (Barr and Sons, 1893). (Germanica). IB, Early bloom. Color Code-R7D.

See below:

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References:

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.

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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- Main.RPries - 2010-11-17
  • Parfum d'iris sucré, bien prononcé (avis personnel) -- EliseAMANN - 11 May 2022
  • -- WikiGuest - 07 Apr 2023
  • Some Crimson King plants were gifted to me from someone in North Texas. I live in Huntsville, 70 miles from Houston. Crimson King has been one of the few iris plants that have survived our heat and humidity. It multiplies quickly. A true survivor! -- WikiGuest - 07 Apr 2023
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
16C8E83A-85B7-409D-AF2E-C2CD02E039F4.jpegjpeg 16C8E83A-85B7-409D-AF2E-C2CD02E039F4.jpeg manage 3 MB 27 Feb 2023 - 08:04 BeverlySteiner IB Crimson King (3)
CrimsonKing01.JPGJPG CrimsonKing01.JPG manage 61 K 22 Nov 2014 - 14:50 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
CrimsonKing02.JPGJPG CrimsonKing02.JPG manage 113 K 14 Aug 2021 - 02:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
CrimsonKing02.jpgjpg CrimsonKing02.jpg manage 72 K 19 Dec 2015 - 14:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Argyle Acres Iris Gardens
CrimsonKing020.JPGJPG CrimsonKing020.JPG manage 209 K 27 Feb 2024 - 13:05 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
CrimsonKing04.JPGJPG CrimsonKing04.JPG manage 168 K 01 Sep 2016 - 19:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
CrimsonKingRT.jpgjpg CrimsonKingRT.jpg manage 23 K 22 Jan 2012 - 16:01 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Rick Tasco
Crimson_King.jpgjpg Crimson_King.jpg manage 11 K 17 Nov 2010 - 13:22 UnknownUser Courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website
E860C55E-98CA-4AE8-8F6B-793BC795E280.jpegjpeg E860C55E-98CA-4AE8-8F6B-793BC795E280.jpeg manage 2 MB 27 Feb 2023 - 08:05 BeverlySteiner IB Crimson King
crimsonking01.jpgjpg crimsonking01.jpg manage 67 K 16 Dec 2019 - 03:23 Main.TLaurin Photo by Old House Gardens
crimsonking1.jpgjpg crimsonking1.jpg manage 102 K 09 Jan 2015 - 18:37 Main.TLaurin Photo by Janet Smith
crimsonking2.jpgjpg crimsonking2.jpg manage 75 K 09 Jan 2015 - 18:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Janet Smith
crimsonking3.jpgjpg crimsonking3.jpg manage 102 K 09 Jan 2015 - 18:42 Main.TLaurin Photo by Janet Smith
crimsonking4.JPGJPG crimsonking4.JPG manage 211 K 05 Mar 2024 - 13:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Feb.2024
crimsonking5.jpgjpg crimsonking5.jpg manage 107 K 09 Jan 2015 - 18:45 Main.TLaurin Photo by Janet Smith
crimsonking6.jpgjpg crimsonking6.jpg manage 34 K 13 Sep 2013 - 20:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mike Unser
crimsonking7.JPGJPG crimsonking7.JPG manage 310 K 23 Feb 2024 - 20:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Debbie Strauss
crimsonking8.JPGJPG crimsonking8.JPG manage 178 K 17 Jan 2024 - 14:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden-reblooming January 2024
crimsonking80.JPGJPG crimsonking80.JPG manage 174 K 17 Jan 2024 - 14:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden-reblooming January 2024
crimsonking9.jpgjpg crimsonking9.jpg manage 199 K 18 Jul 2022 - 12:19 Main.TLaurin Photo by Tammy Skahan-Ozark Iris Gardens
crimsonkingIC.jpgjpg crimsonkingIC.jpg manage 19 K 12 Dec 2011 - 22:57 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Iris City Gardens
crimsonkingSM.jpgjpg crimsonkingSM.jpg manage 71 K 11 Jan 2011 - 13:30 Main.avmoran  
iris crimson king.JPGJPG iris crimson king.JPG manage 515 K 11 May 2022 - 21:31 EliseAMANN Iris Crimson King
Topic revision: r37 - 05 Mar 2024, TLaurin
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