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■(SIB) 'Tropic Night'

1937, Morgan

'Tropic Night' (F. Cleveland Morgan, R1937 ) SIB. 30" Late bloom. Violet-blue with a white veined patch on the falls. Honorable Mention 1951; Morgan Award 1954.

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Photo by Seagate Irises-United KingdomPhoto by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United KingdomPhoto by Rowden Gardens-EnglandPhoto by Kelways-United KingdomPhoto by Tranquil Lake NurseryPhoto by Kelways-United KingdomPhoto by John Jearrard -JearradPhoto by John Jearrard -Jearrad

References:

From Longfield Iris Farms catalog, 1956: TROPIC NIGHT (Morgan 1937). H.M. 1951; A.I.S. The finest real deep blue--Surpasses Caesar and Caesar's Brother. 40 inches. $1.50.
From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1964: TROPIC NIGHT (Morgan 1937) Each 1.00; 3 for 2.5O. A rich, handsome variety of deepest violet blue. Well formed large flowers. In heavy demand and stock is scarce.
 

Cultivation

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5,
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
TropicNight1.jpgjpg TropicNight1.jpg manage 23 K 15 Jun 2016 - 20:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
tropicnight01.jpgjpg tropicnight01.jpg manage 23 K 11 Sep 2014 - 20:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
tropicnight010.JPGJPG tropicnight010.JPG manage 181 K 11 Feb 2024 - 13:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United Kingdom
tropicnight02.jpgjpg tropicnight02.jpg manage 45 K 09 Oct 2014 - 21:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Rowden Gardens-England
tropicnight1.jpgjpg tropicnight1.jpg manage 138 K 24 Feb 2016 - 03:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Kelways-United Kingdom
tropicnight2.jpgjpg tropicnight2.jpg manage 101 K 18 Mar 2021 - 12:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Kelways-United Kingdom
tropicnight5.JPGJPG tropicnight5.JPG manage 76 K 04 Oct 2023 - 01:55 TerryLaurin Photo by John Jearrard -Jearrad's Herbal-United Kingdom
tropicnight50.JPGJPG tropicnight50.JPG manage 114 K 04 Oct 2023 - 01:55 TerryLaurin Photo by John Jearrard -Jearrad's Herbal-United Kingdom
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