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■(TB) 'Black Bart'

1969, Schmelzer

'Black Bart' (Hazel Schmelzer, R. 1968). Seedling# 29-7-28. TB, 37" (94 cm). Early to late bloom. Color Class RlDD, Standards very near black on the red side; falls same but velvety. 'Dark Fury' X 'Ecstatic Night'. Schmelzer 1969. Honorable Mention 1971.

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From AIS Bulletin #193 April 1969 Introducing BLACK BART. Sdlg. 29-7-28. 37". E-M-L. Dark Fury X Ecstatic Night. Very near coal-black. Tall, well-branched, with a long blooming season. Self beard. In bright sunlight a glint of red may appear. $25.00. Schmelzer's 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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-10-13
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
BlackBart01.jpgjpg BlackBart01.jpg manage 43 K 27 Sep 2014 - 19:09 Main.TLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
BlackBart02.JPGJPG BlackBart02.JPG manage 67 K 20 Nov 2014 - 16:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlackBart03.JPGJPG BlackBart03.JPG manage 120 K 11 Aug 2021 - 15:27 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
BlackBartBJ.jpgjpg BlackBartBJ.jpg manage 64 K 29 Jan 2012 - 16:23 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Blue J Iris
BlackBartEI.jpgjpg BlackBartEI.jpg manage 40 K 08 Dec 2012 - 21:16 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
Black_Bart.JPGJPG Black_Bart.JPG manage 66 K 31 Jan 2011 - 05:31 IrisP  
Black_Bart_Schmelzer_1969.jpgjpg Black_Bart_Schmelzer_1969.jpg manage 82 K 17 Feb 2017 - 19:10 Main.davepote Taken at Exline Gardens, 2014
IMG_7920.jpegjpeg IMG_7920.jpeg manage 389 K 28 Sep 2023 - 14:20 Main.davepote Photo by David Potembski taken in my garden 2023, Finksburg, MD.
black02.jpgjpg black02.jpg manage 76 K 14 May 2015 - 02:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
blackbart03.JPGJPG blackbart03.JPG manage 69 K 24 Jun 2014 - 19:17 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
blackbart1.JPGJPG blackbart1.JPG manage 248 K 13 Oct 2020 - 21:40 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 1976 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
Topic revision: r21 - 22 Nov 2023, dougchyz
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