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■(TB) 'Coal Face'

2010, Grosvenor

'Coal Face' (Graeme Grosvenor, R. 2008). Seedling# D67-05-1. TB, 38" (96 cm), Late bloom Standards purple black; falls black; beards dark purple; slight fragrance. Seedling# Y70-01-1, 'Pot Black' sibling X 'Diabolique'. Rainbow Ridge 2010/11. Australian Dykes Medal 2015.

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Photo by John C. Taylor-New South Wales-Australia.Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPhoto by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPhoto by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Kenneth Fenn-Newbridge-Victoria-AustraliaPhoto by Kenneth Fenn-Newbridge-Victoria-Australia
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Awaiting original catalog description.
 

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 - 2010-11-07
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Topic revision: r18 - 20 Oct 2024, TerryLaurin
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