■(TB) 'Flaming Star'
1967, Plough
'Flaming Star' (
Gordon Plough, R. 1966). Seedling# 62-34-49. TB, 33" (84 cm). Early to late bloom. Color Class YO1F. Standards Cadmium orange (Wilson 8/1) with pink glow in center; falls same with clean hafts; saturn red beard.
'Marilyn C' X
'Orange Parade'. Eden Road 1967. Honorable Mention 1968; Favorite Guest 1968; Judges' Choice 1968; Judges' Choice 1969.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones
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References:
From Schreiner's 1970 Iris catalog: FLAMING STAR (Plough 1967) M 33". As bright as a blazing star is this intense, and deeply saturated, brilliant orange iris with a pink flush in both standards and falls. A self with flaring falls and clean hafts. Beard is Saturn red. A terrific color, hard to beat. HM '68. $20.00 |
AIS Bulletin references: 198(Jul 1970), 49B; 199(Oct 1970), 10, 47, 52; 201(Apr 1971), 53; 202(Jul 1971), 52; 203(Oct 1971), 42; 204(Jan 1972), 63 |
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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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