■(TB) 'Beowulf'
1936, Schreiner
'Beowulf' (
Robert Schreiner, R. 1935) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-S7L. Schreiner 1936
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From Schreiners Iris catalog, 1936: BEOWULF (Schreiner 1936). The first maroon iris. Heretofore so-called "reds" have either carried a touch of purple in their make-up or have leaned strongly toward a light coppery tone. Beowulf, unlike either group, is a true maroon, producing in the garden picture an entirely new effect, being not only rich and deep like any of the purple-reds, but at the same time warm and softly glowing like the coppery type. Beowulf is exceptionally easy on the eyes - so much so that discriminating garden visitors have pronounced it among their ten favorite iris. This imposing introduction, which is pictured on page 7, has falls of fullest Dominion velvetiness: solid, smooth maroon blending to a generous margining of soft, rich brown. Standards are of this same deep brown tone. A golden beard gives a glowing center to the flower. Beowulf is far more beautiful than Grace Sturtevant - one of its parents. It is a bit similar to JEB Stuart but is less brown and more maroon. It is a large iris, early-blooming, well branched, and 32 inches tall. Price, each $15.00. |
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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
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