■(TB) 'Christmas Time'
1964, Schreiner
'Christmas Time' (
Schreiner, R. 1964). Seedling T-43-A. TB, 41" (104 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class W1, Pure white self; red-tangerine beard. White sport of
'May Hall' X
'Arctic Flame'. Schreiner 1965. Award of Merit 1968.
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References
One of the best red bearded whites is CHRISTMAS TIME ('65, HM '66), a product of a white sport of MAY HALL and ARCTIC FLAME. Its principal features are good height (40" ), strong growing characteristics, adequate branching, good bud count, and above all the wide, vivid, orangy-red beard. The flower itself is firm and large, a good white though not startlingly white, fine lace on both closed standards and semiflaring falls. [H. M. Parker, “Thirteen Is a Lucky Number,” _The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 199 (October 1970): 50.] |
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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. |
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