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■(TB) 'Flameburst'

1975, Bledsoe

'Flameburst' (William Bledsoe, R. 1972). Seedling# 71-19. TB, 34" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled cadmium orange (Wilson 8/2) with lighter area at end of saturn red beard. 'Lunar Fire' X 'Sunburst Duet'. Bledsoe 1975. Honorable Mention 1977.

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Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection

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From AIS Bulletin #216 January 1975 Introducing FLAMEBURST (Lunar Fire X Sunburst Duet). M to L. Ruffled (almost lacy) orange self; fat, red beard. Large flower. Excellent form with closed standards and flaring falls. 34 inches. 7 to 9 buds; sturdy stalk; good branching; excellent increase. Net $25.00. Hilldale Gardens.
FLAMEBURST (Bledsoe, R. 1971). Light orange self with orange-red beard. Closed domed standards and wide nearly full flaring falls both lightly laced and ruffled. Well-placed branching gives excellent bloom carriage. Something to look for in the future. [Sexton, Don (1972). Varietal Comments, American Iris Society Bulletin 204(January 1972), 26.]
 

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 - 2011-03-07

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