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■(TB) 'Auburn'

1945, Kleinsorge

'Auburn' (Rudolph Kleinsorge, R. 1945). Tb, 39" (99 cm). Very early bloom. Standards coppery henna brown; Falls same with blue patch at tip of beard. 'Prince Of Orange' x 258: ('Far West' x 'Junaluska').

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Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto Courtesy of HIPS

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: AUBURN (Klein. 1945) M. 36 in. Prince of Orange x (Far West x Junaluska). Orange-red blended brown with a flush of metallic blue on the fall. H. M. 1946. 1.00.
 


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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2012-02-19
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