■ (TB) 'Col. Candelot'
1907, Millet et Fils
'Col. Candelot' (
Millet et Fils, 1907) TB; Color Class-!S9M. height 32"; Midseason late bloom. Standards bronze overlaid reddish-lavender; Falls dark crimson, veined white either side of orange beard.
See below:
References
Millet 1907; 1914; The Garden 16 August, 1919; Bonnewitz 1920. Journal de la Société Nationale d'Horticulture de France, 1922, Tome XXIII, p. 217. |
Garden Illustrated 49: p.359 June ii 1927%; Sheets 1928; Wasserman 1938; Vilmorin 1938; Katkamier 1929; Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society p.14553; Pt. 1 January 1928; Trials. |
From Longfield Iris Farm catalog, 1930: "Col. Candelot (Millet, 1907). Standards reddish brown; falls velvety brick red- Flowers not large but of unusual red tone. Thirty inches - - - $0.35." |
From Vaughan's 1928 catalog: "Col. Candelot. 36 inches. "S" smoky copper; "F" deep rich crimson. Flowers large and distinct in color. A vigorous grower and free flowering. Each, 50c; 3 for $1 00. |
From the Cornell Extension Bulletin 112: "Color effect a smoky copper, velvety red-brown bicolor. Standards deep purplish vinaceous suffused cinnamon-drab, yellowish on claw. Falls velvety burnt lake, lavender outer haft strongly veined along the dense conspicuous orange beard. The reverse side of the lower segment is olive lake, and the green spathes are fully inflated. This plant is a vigorous grower, and has stiff deep green foliage. It is exceptional for its intense color mass furnished by numerous medium sized blooms. Rating 80." |
Synonyms
Colonel Candelot, as listed in Journal de la SNHF.
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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