■(TB) 'Aztec Gold'
1966, Randolph
'Aztec Gold' (
L. Fitz Randolph, R. 1966). Seedling 57322-1. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-YlF, Medium yellow self. Seedling 53263-1 (
'Gypsy' x
'Ola Kala') x
'Gypsy Classic' X seedling 54178-3 (
'Dolly Varden' x seedlings). Randolph 1966.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #182 July 1966 Introducing AZTEC GOLD (Randolph '66) EM, 34", TB sdlg. 57322-1 (GYPSY x OLA KALA) x GYPSY CLASSIC X (DOLLY VARDEN x Sdlg.). A brilliant goldenyellow (Munsell hue: vivid yellow 2.5Y 8/12) having the attractiveness and charm of the fabulous Aztec gold ornaments. Large, attractively ruffled flowers of firm substance well spaced on stiff erect stems. A vigorous, Winter-hardy, disease-resistant plant that consistently produces an abundance of bloom; as a seedling this iris was rated by a leading West German hybridizer as among the best of the recent originations in its color class. $25.00. Randolph Iris Garden. |
|
|
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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
Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy.
"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember,
click here."
Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit: Tall-bearded Iris Society Website
Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.
--
BetsyHiggins - 2010-09-19