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■(TB) 'Harlem Hussy'

1982, Meek

'Harlem Hussy' (Duane Meek, R. 1982). Seedling# B29-1-4. TB, 35" (89 cm). Late midseason bloom. Heavily ruffled red black; self beard. (('Gay Tracery' x 'Witches' Brew') x 'War Lord') 'Cherry Smoke'. D. & J. Gardens 1982. Honorable Mention 1984.

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From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing HARLEM HUSSY (D. Meek) Sdlg. B29-1-4. TB, 35", ML. $25.00. Very ruffled and heavily substanced red-black self. Self beard. ((Gay Tracery x Witches' Brew) x War Lord) X Cherry Smoke. D&J 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 - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
HarlemHussy01.jpgjpg HarlemHussy01.jpg manage 135 K 30 Oct 2016 - 03:12 TerryLaurin Photo by Pilmore Gardens
HarlemHussy02.JPGJPG HarlemHussy02.JPG manage 72 K 26 Mar 2014 - 15:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
HarlemHussy5.jpgjpg HarlemHussy5.jpg manage 45 K 17 Jul 2013 - 16:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Napa Country Iris Gardens
HarlemHussyBJ.JPGJPG HarlemHussyBJ.JPG manage 102 K 13 Feb 2012 - 15:44 BetsyHiggins Photo by Blue J Iris
HarlemHussyEI.jpgjpg HarlemHussyEI.jpg manage 29 K 13 Dec 2012 - 20:40 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
Harlem_Hussy_Meek_82.JPGJPG Harlem_Hussy_Meek_82.JPG manage 65 K 05 Jan 2010 - 12:00 Main.Laymont+ by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France
harlem01.jpgjpg harlem01.jpg manage 76 K 12 Jun 2015 - 00:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
harlemhussy-jb.jpgjpg harlemhussy-jb.jpg manage 71 K 11 Mar 2013 - 00:40 Main.Harloiris photo courtesy Lyn DC, NZ
harlemhussy6.jpgjpg harlemhussy6.jpg manage 66 K 10 Nov 2013 - 13:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
harlemhussy7.JPGJPG harlemhussy7.JPG manage 49 K 09 Feb 2025 - 20:36 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
harlemhussy9.JPGJPG harlemhussy9.JPG manage 335 K 29 Jan 2021 - 02:03 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
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