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â– (TB) 'Cosmic Sun'

1985, Rowlan

'Cosmic Sun' (Henry Rowlan, R. 1984). Seedling# 76 A-2. TB, 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Laced sulphur yellow (HCC 1), cream blaze around deep yellow beard ending with long yellow horns. Seedling# 76 BN-1: ('Donnybrook' x ('Mulberry Snow' x 'Argus Pheasant')) X 'Hula Moon'. 4-Square Iris, Rowlan Irises 1985. High Commendation 1983.

Novelty

See below:
Cosmic Sun 9602Cosmic Sun 9633Horn of Cosmic Sun

References:

From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing COSMIC SUN-Sdlg. 76 A 2,35", M. A laced sulphur yellow (HCC 1) with a cream blaze around deep yellow beards that end with long yellow horns. 76 BN 1: (Donnybrook x (Mulberry Snow x Argus Pheasant» X Hula Moon. HC 1983. $25.00. Rowlan Irises.
From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing COSMIC SUN (Henry Rowlan '85) Sdlg. 76A-2. TB, 35", M. Imagine an alien sun captured in floral form. That's what this iris is. The standards are sulfur yellow (HCC 1) self, and the falls are the same with a cream blaze surrounding deep yellow beards that end in long 1" to 1-1/4" horns. Add to this wisps of sun fire lace with 3 branches and 7 buds, and you can see how it got an HC in 1983. (Donnybrook x (Mulberry Snow x Argus Pheasant» X Hula Moon. $25.00. 4-Square Iris Gardens.
 

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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