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■(TB) 'Autumn Circus'

1990, Hager

'Autumn Circus' (Ben Hager, R. 1990). Seedling# RE4889StpPc. TB, 34" (86 cm). Early bloom and re-bloom (September-October in California). Standards white, lightly peppered blue violet to solid edge; style arms deep violet; falls white, bold lines radiating from white beard, blue violet plicata edge. Seedling# T3711Pc: ('Space Odyssey' x 'Socialite') X 'Earl Of Essex'. Melrose 1990. Honorable Mention 1994.

Tetraploïd.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist. Rebloom reported in: AL, AR, CA, ID, IN, GA, KY, MD, ME, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, Netherlands. USDA Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 7a, 7b, 8, 9, 10

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #277 April 1990 Introducing AUTUMN CIRCUS (Hager) Blue violet plicata. Standards stitched, falls striped. (Space Odyssey x Socialite) X Earl of Essex. Spring and September through October. $35.00. Melrose Gardens.
 

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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
AUTUMNCIRCUS01.jpgjpg AUTUMNCIRCUS01.jpg manage 174 K 04 Dec 2015 - 17:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
AUTUMNCIRCUS05.jpgjpg AUTUMNCIRCUS05.jpg manage 158 K 10 Nov 2015 - 21:34 TerryLaurin Photo by La Ferme Des Iris-France
AUTUMNCIRCUS20.jpgjpg AUTUMNCIRCUS20.jpg manage 77 K 21 Nov 2013 - 22:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Augusto Bianco-biancoiride-Gabiano-Italy
Autumn Circus 550 DSC00446.jpgjpg Autumn Circus 550 DSC00446.jpg manage 154 K 25 May 2018 - 05:14 Main.rshadlow  
Autumn-CircusNN.jpgjpg Autumn-CircusNN.jpg manage 35 K 05 Nov 2011 - 22:08 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
AutumnCircus-2014-5.jpgjpg AutumnCircus-2014-5.jpg manage 54 K 21 Dec 2015 - 10:28 JoelleFRANJEULLE Iriseraie de Gombault Photo by Joëlle Franjeulle Sologne FRANCE
AutumnCircus-2014-6.JPGJPG AutumnCircus-2014-6.JPG manage 51 K 21 Dec 2015 - 10:28 JoelleFRANJEULLE Iriseraie de Gombault Photo by Joëlle Franjeulle Sologne FRANCE
AutumnCircus01.jpgjpg AutumnCircus01.jpg manage 52 K 03 Nov 2014 - 15:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Ogden Station Daylilies
AutumnCircus02.jpgjpg AutumnCircus02.jpg manage 80 K 05 Apr 2015 - 22:08 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection
AutumnCircus03.jpgjpg AutumnCircus03.jpg manage 89 K 16 Apr 2015 - 19:14 TerryLaurin Photo by AIS Archives
AutumnCircus04.JPGJPG AutumnCircus04.JPG manage 76 K 30 May 2015 - 17:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
AutumnCircus15.JPGJPG AutumnCircus15.JPG manage 71 K 06 Aug 2013 - 01:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris Oasis
AutumnCircus18.jpgjpg AutumnCircus18.jpg manage 66 K 18 Oct 2013 - 00:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
AutumnCircus2.jpgjpg AutumnCircus2.jpg manage 23 K 18 Nov 2010 - 09:23 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
AutumnCircus21.jpgjpg AutumnCircus21.jpg manage 60 K 15 Dec 2013 - 03:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
AutumnCircus22.jpgjpg AutumnCircus22.jpg manage 44 K 03 Feb 2014 - 00:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Yarrabee Garden & Iris-Australia
AutumnCircus23.jpgjpg AutumnCircus23.jpg manage 81 K 18 Mar 2014 - 19:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
AutumnCircusAA.jpgjpg AutumnCircusAA.jpg manage 31 K 13 Feb 2011 - 22:44 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
AutumnCircusHager19908-3001.JPGJPG AutumnCircusHager19908-3001.JPG manage 745 K 26 Dec 2015 - 13:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Mihai Viorel
AutumnCircusIG.JPGJPG AutumnCircusIG.JPG manage 24 K 29 Nov 2011 - 20:17 BetsyHiggins Photo by Irisgal
AutumnCircusTIF.jpgjpg AutumnCircusTIF.jpg manage 27 K 04 Dec 2011 - 16:14 BetsyHiggins Photo by The Iris Fan
AutumnCircus_0777z.jpgjpg AutumnCircus_0777z.jpg manage 272 K 08 Feb 2025 - 23:20 GavrusAlex Alex Gavrus - @ Okapet Iris - Normandie France
Autumn_Circus.JPGJPG Autumn_Circus.JPG manage 34 K 05 Apr 2010 - 22:33 Main.rshadlow  
Autumn_Circus_2_TB_Ben_Hager_1990.jpgjpg Autumn_Circus_2_TB_Ben_Hager_1990.jpg manage 96 K 18 Sep 2014 - 03:13 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
Autumn_Circus_DSCF1111.JPGJPG Autumn_Circus_DSCF1111.JPG manage 806 K 09 Jan 2017 - 05:17 Main.rshadlow taken at Presby 2016 National Convention
Autumn_Circus_TB_Ben_Hager_1990.jpgjpg Autumn_Circus_TB_Ben_Hager_1990.jpg manage 100 K 18 Sep 2014 - 03:13 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
IMG_8822-X2_autumn_circus.jpgjpg IMG_8822-X2_autumn_circus.jpg manage 203 K 21 Feb 2016 - 08:38 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
TB-AUTUMN-CIRCUS.jpgjpg TB-AUTUMN-CIRCUS.jpg manage 69 K 21 Oct 2010 - 15:16 EleanorHutchison Don McQueen photo, London, Ont, Canada Z5
TB-AUTUMN-CIRCUS1.jpgjpg TB-AUTUMN-CIRCUS1.jpg manage 38 K 21 Oct 2010 - 15:16 EleanorHutchison Don McQueen photo, London, Ont, Canada Z5
autumn01.JPGJPG autumn01.JPG manage 98 K 20 Jul 2015 - 19:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
autumn02.jpgjpg autumn02.jpg manage 88 K 12 May 2015 - 22:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
autumn_circus_66.jpgjpg autumn_circus_66.jpg manage 73 K 24 Nov 2010 - 01:26 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
autumncircus01.jpgjpg autumncircus01.jpg manage 40 K 27 Jul 2014 - 01:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Richmond Irises-New Zealand
autumncircus02.jpgjpg autumncircus02.jpg manage 23 K 21 Jul 2014 - 02:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris Hills Farm
autumncircus03.jpgjpg autumncircus03.jpg manage 82 K 21 Nov 2014 - 20:02 TerryLaurin Photo By Steve Sayers
autumncircus04.jpgjpg autumncircus04.jpg manage 88 K 09 Jul 2013 - 22:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
autumncircus05.jpgjpg autumncircus05.jpg manage 71 K 25 Aug 2014 - 18:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
autumncircus06.jpgjpg autumncircus06.jpg manage 73 K 25 Aug 2014 - 18:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
autumncircus07.JPGJPG autumncircus07.JPG manage 104 K 21 Apr 2014 - 12:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
autumncircus08.JPGJPG autumncircus08.JPG manage 69 K 30 Nov 2014 - 00:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
autumncircus09.jpgjpg autumncircus09.jpg manage 58 K 20 Dec 2014 - 15:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
autumncircus11.jpgjpg autumncircus11.jpg manage 62 K 21 May 2013 - 02:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
autumncircus14.jpgjpg autumncircus14.jpg manage 38 K 01 Aug 2013 - 19:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Colin Campbell,irishillsfarm.com
autumncircus16.jpgjpg autumncircus16.jpg manage 65 K 23 Aug 2013 - 00:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm
autumncircus17.jpgjpg autumncircus17.jpg manage 46 K 04 Sep 2013 - 20:02 TerryLaurin Photo by Hermit Medlars Walk
autumncircus19.jpgjpg autumncircus19.jpg manage 82 K 03 Nov 2013 - 15:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
autumncircus22.jpgjpg autumncircus22.jpg manage 65 K 29 Jan 2011 - 21:05 BetsyHiggins Photo by His Iris Garden
autumncircus3.JPGJPG autumncircus3.JPG manage 71 K 12 May 2017 - 03:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
autumncircus4.JPGJPG autumncircus4.JPG manage 57 K 01 Jun 2013 - 20:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Tara Perennial Farm, Tara, ON Canada z5a
autumncircus4.jpgjpg autumncircus4.jpg manage 61 K 27 Dec 2014 - 03:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham-Magic Valley Iris Society
autumncircus5.jpgjpg autumncircus5.jpg manage 143 K 23 Oct 2017 - 21:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine
autumncircus8.JPGJPG autumncircus8.JPG manage 241 K 25 Nov 2023 - 13:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Iris Garden-reblooming Nov. 2023
autumncircus9.JPGJPG autumncircus9.JPG manage 219 K 28 Feb 2020 - 03:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Gerard Raffaelli-France
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