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■(TB) 'Arctic Unicorn'

2008, Cadd

'Arctic Unicorn' (Anna & David Cadd, R. 2008). Seedling 182-93-3. TB, 40-42" (102-107 cm), Midseason late bloom. Standards, style arms and Falls white, whisper of light blue; beards yellow tipped orange, bluish white horns, sometimes flounces; pronounced sweet fragrance. 'Romantic Mood' X 'Lady Madonna'. Cadd's Beehive 2008. Honorable Mention 2012.

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From AIS Bulletin #349 April 2008 Introducing Arctic Unicorn: (Cadds 2008). TB. 40"-42" (102-105 cm). Mid-season to Late. Lightly ruffled and laced white with the whisper of light blue. Beards: Yellow, tipped orange, ending in white bluish horns and sometimes flounces. Pronounced sweet fragrance. Very nice grower, 7-9 buds. Standing out in the garden! Romantic Mood x Lady Madonna. Sdlg: 183-93-3. $35.00. Cadd's Beehive Iris Garden.
 

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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ArcticUnicorn_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg ArcticUnicorn_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 72 K 06 Sep 2011 - 06:27 Main.janlauritzen Taken at Mystic Lake Gardens, Nuevo, Ca - site of AIS 2012 Convention
ArcticUnicorn_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpgjpg ArcticUnicorn_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpg manage 74 K 06 Sep 2011 - 06:28 Main.janlauritzen Taken at Mystic Lake Gardens, Nuevo, Ca - site of AIS 2012 Convention
arctic01.JPGJPG arctic01.JPG manage 48 K 28 Jan 2015 - 03:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Will Plotner
arctic02.JPGJPG arctic02.JPG manage 53 K 28 Jan 2015 - 03:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Will Plotner
arcticunicorn.jpgjpg arcticunicorn.jpg manage 71 K 21 Oct 2013 - 22:49 Main.Harloiris photo Delane Langton, AIS Dallas 2013
arcticunicorn09.JPGJPG arcticunicorn09.JPG manage 181 K 01 May 2021 - 02:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Evelyn Small taken at Horton Iris Garden
arcticunicorn4.JPGJPG arcticunicorn4.JPG manage 79 K 28 Dec 2013 - 03:37 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at AIS National Convention 2012
arcticunicorn5.JPGJPG arcticunicorn5.JPG manage 62 K 28 Dec 2013 - 03:40 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at AIS National Convention 2012
arcticunicorn6.JPGJPG arcticunicorn6.JPG manage 62 K 28 Dec 2013 - 03:43 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at AIS National Convention 2012
arcticunicorn7.JPGJPG arcticunicorn7.JPG manage 78 K 28 Dec 2013 - 03:45 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at AIS National Convention 2012
arcticunicorn8.JPGJPG arcticunicorn8.JPG manage 74 K 28 Dec 2013 - 03:48 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at AIS National Convention 2012
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