■(TB) 'Cinnabar'

1928, Williamson

'Cinnabar' (E. B. Williamson, R. 1928). Sdlg. 208. TB. 42". Midseason bloom. Color Code-B9D. (Small variegata blend sdlg. no. 90 x mixed pollen). Longfield Iris Farm 1928. Silver Medal (A.I.S.) 1930. Synonyms: Cinnabarr, Cinnebar.

Nursery Listings (1939 Check List): Longfield (Williamson) 1928, 1939; Orpington 1930; Grandview (E. Rauch) 1932[Cinnebar]; Skylands Farm (Peckham) 1933, 1939; G. Bunyard & Co. 1938; Horton 1938[Cinnabarr]; Wassenberg 1938.

Additional nurseries not listed: Longfield (Williamson) 1929; Quality (Pattison) 1930; Tip Top 1936.

Cinnabar Longfield 1928 P5-6.jpeg

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References:

Williamson, E.B., Cook, Paul H., Longfield Iris Farm (Bluffton, Ind.), & Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. (1928). The Longfield Iris Farm : [catalog] (p. 5-6). Longfield Iris Farm. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/44443494
CINNABAR. Bicolor. S9D. Williamson 1928. Brief. Branched below center; S. amethyst violet; F. velvety prune purple the haft blurred with morocco red; 40 in. Details. S. arched, rounded at tips; F. drooping to straight hanging, circular; beard projecting, yellow tipt. [R. S. Sturtevant, "Descriptions of Varieties, Part VI, A.I.S. Bulletin 53 (October 1934): 27.
 
From Quality Gardens catalog 1930: CINNABAR (Williamson 1928) M. 42" Stalk well branched, flowers large. S. violet purple; F. cotinga purple, very velvety. The general effect is a rich dark red, of one color, but owing to the extreme velvety quality of the falls, it looks like a bicolor. Some keen iris experts are very enthusiastic about this and think it is the finest flower which Williamson ever introduced. We strongly recommend it. $6.00.
American Iris Society, Peckham, E. (Ed.). (1940). Alphabetical iris check list: 1939, (p. 165). American Iris Society.

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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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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Cinnabar01.JPGJPG Cinnabar01.JPG manage 55 K 10 Dec 2014 - 21:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Cinnabar02.JPGJPG Cinnabar02.JPG manage 69 K 13 Aug 2021 - 19:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
CinnabarHIPS.jpgjpg CinnabarHIPS.jpg manage 80 K 17 Feb 2012 - 23:54 BetsyHiggins Photo Courtesy of HIPS
Cinnabar_Longfield_1928_P5-6.jpegjpeg Cinnabar_Longfield_1928_P5-6.jpeg manage 357 K 16 Dec 2024 - 13:16 DavidPotembski Scanned by David Potembski from Longfield Iris Farm catalog for 1928, p. 5-6.
TBCinnabarPM.jpgjpg TBCinnabarPM.jpg manage 60 K 24 Feb 2013 - 19:01 BetsyHiggins Photo by Peggy Mallen
cinnabar01.JPGJPG cinnabar01.JPG manage 156 K 10 Jun 2020 - 15:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
cinnabar02.JPGJPG cinnabar02.JPG manage 163 K 10 Jun 2020 - 15:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
cinnabar03.JPGJPG cinnabar03.JPG manage 159 K 23 Dec 2021 - 20:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
cinnabar04.JPGJPG cinnabar04.JPG manage 153 K 25 Jan 2022 - 21:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
cinnabar040.JPGJPG cinnabar040.JPG manage 149 K 25 Jan 2022 - 21:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
cinnabar041.JPGJPG cinnabar041.JPG manage 246 K 25 Jan 2022 - 21:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
cinnabar042.JPGJPG cinnabar042.JPG manage 137 K 01 Jan 2025 - 03:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
cinnabar043.JPGJPG cinnabar043.JPG manage 135 K 01 Jan 2025 - 03:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
cinnabar4.jpgjpg cinnabar4.jpg manage 18 K 13 Sep 2013 - 19:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Anne Milner
cinnabar9.JPGJPG cinnabar9.JPG manage 195 K 07 May 2023 - 11:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
cinnabar_tb_williamson_1928_atbluebirdhaven_2017b_sm.jpgjpg cinnabar_tb_williamson_1928_atbluebirdhaven_2017b_sm.jpg manage 183 K 12 Mar 2018 - 16:22 PhyllisAWilburn at Bluebird Haven, CA
cinnibar5.JPGJPG cinnibar5.JPG manage 218 K 25 May 2024 - 03:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
cinnibar50.JPGJPG cinnibar50.JPG manage 235 K 25 May 2024 - 03:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
Topic revision: r29 - 01 Jan 2025, TerryLaurin
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