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■(TB) 'Anthem'

1958, Schreiner

'Anthem' (Robert Schreiner, R. 1956) Seedling L 351-1. TB, 40" (102 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-RV4. Fuchsia purple shot rose. Seedling 3G334B: ('Gypsy Rose' x 'Auburn') X 'Savage'. Schreiner 1958. Honorable Mention 1960

See below:
anthemPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Exline Iris GardenPhoto scanned from the 1962 Schreiners catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Blue J IrisPhoto by Blue J IrisCourtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS websitePhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Exline Iris Garden

References:

From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: ANTHEM (Schreiner '58) EM-40". A very brilliant mulberry red with a maroon red border to the very round broad flaring falls. Beard cream yellow. Outstanding. HM'60, 9U-JC'61. Gypsy Rose x Auburn X Savage. Regularly $2.50; on $10 order $2.25; on $25 order $2.10.
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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 - 21 Apr 2019

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-- KentPfeiffer - 2010-06-09
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Anthem01.JPGJPG Anthem01.JPG manage 63 K 10 Dec 2014 - 03:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Anthem02.JPGJPG Anthem02.JPG manage 125 K 10 Aug 2021 - 15:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
AnthemBHI.jpgjpg AnthemBHI.jpg manage 72 K 14 Apr 2012 - 15:26 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
AnthemEI.jpgjpg AnthemEI.jpg manage 47 K 07 Dec 2012 - 20:40 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
anthem.JPGJPG anthem.JPG manage 65 K 30 Jan 2011 - 19:15 IrisP  
anthem04.jpgjpg anthem04.jpg manage 72 K 12 May 2015 - 20:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
anthem1.JPGJPG anthem1.JPG manage 387 K 12 Sep 2020 - 02:36 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1962 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
anthem7.JPGJPG anthem7.JPG manage 224 K 27 Jan 2021 - 15:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
anthem71.JPGJPG anthem71.JPG manage 234 K 27 Jan 2021 - 15:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
anthem72.JPGJPG anthem72.JPG manage 251 K 27 Jan 2021 - 15:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
anthem73.JPGJPG anthem73.JPG manage 203 K 27 Jan 2021 - 15:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
anthem74.JPGJPG anthem74.JPG manage 149 K 27 Jan 2021 - 15:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
anthem75.JPGJPG anthem75.JPG manage 161 K 27 Jan 2021 - 15:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
anthem8.JPGJPG anthem8.JPG manage 61 K 27 Jan 2021 - 15:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
anthem81.JPGJPG anthem81.JPG manage 70 K 27 Jan 2021 - 15:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
anthem9.JPGJPG anthem9.JPG manage 35 K 27 Jan 2021 - 15:34 TerryLaurin Courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website
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