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■(IB) 'Langport Claret'

Pre 1998, Kelways

'Langport Claret' (Kelways, introduced but not registered)

This variety could be confused with 'Langport Flame' and 'Langport Wren' - see comparative photo (Flame Wren Claret compared AK.jpg) in the gallery

See below:

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Claret - face view AK.jpgClaret - group AK.jpgClaret - side view 2 AK.jpgClaret - side view AK.jpgFlame Wren Claret compared AK.jpglangportclaret33.jpgLangportClaretSG.jpgLangportClaretSG1.JPGLangportClaretSG10.JPG
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References:

Kelways 1998 Catalogue: Deepest claret red with golden beards, scent of orange chocolate makes this a most unusual and desirable iris. Free flowering and very striking. Ht. 46cm
It does not appear in the 1970 or earlier catalogues
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Claret - face view AK.jpgjpg Claret - face view AK.jpg manage 152 K 15 Jan 2026 - 09:32 AndrewKing Langport Claret - face view - photo by Andrew King
Claret - group AK.jpgjpg Claret - group AK.jpg manage 321 K 15 Jan 2026 - 09:32 AndrewKing Langport Claret - clump - photo by Andrew King
Claret - side view 2 AK.jpgjpg Claret - side view 2 AK.jpg manage 159 K 15 Jan 2026 - 09:32 AndrewKing Langport Claret - side view - photo by Andrew King
Claret - side view AK.jpgjpg Claret - side view AK.jpg manage 156 K 15 Jan 2026 - 09:32 AndrewKing Langport Claret - side view - photo by Andrew King
Flame Wren Claret compared AK.jpgjpg Flame Wren Claret compared AK.jpg manage 316 K 15 Jan 2026 - 09:32 AndrewKing Langport Flame, Wren & Claret compared - photo by Andrew King
LangportClaretSG.jpgjpg LangportClaretSG.jpg manage 72 K 14 Dec 2011 - 15:34 BetsyHiggins Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
LangportClaretSG1.JPGJPG LangportClaretSG1.JPG manage 52 K 06 Feb 2024 - 13:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United Kingdom
LangportClaretSG10.JPGJPG LangportClaretSG10.JPG manage 75 K 06 Feb 2024 - 13:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United Kingdom
langportclaret33.jpgjpg langportclaret33.jpg manage 23 K 18 Jan 2026 - 15:48 BrewItt Photo by Iris of Sissinghurst-United Kingdom
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