See

*
 

You are here: Iris Wiki>TbFthruJ Web>TallBearded>TbHookemHorns (25 Mar 2023, Harloiris)Edit Attach

■(TB) 'Hookem Horns'

1996, Sutton

'Hookem Horns' (George Sutton, R. 1996). Seedling# F-66. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards lilac purple (RHS 70A), paler midrib; falls ruby red, white spray pattern at haft, edges darker; beards white, yellow in throat, 1" hairless ruby red horn at end; ruffled; slight spicy fragrance. 'Bubble Up' X 'Sky Hooks'. Sutton 1997. Honorable Mention 2001.

See below:
Photo by NolaPhoto by C T Iris PatchPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Elizabeth RienietsPhoto by Alain Chapelle-Jardin dPhoto by Robert Piatek-PolandTaken at the AIS 2009 Convention in Kansas CityPhoto by Iris OasisPhoto by The Iris FanPhoto by Lori Rhodes-Crafton Hills Iris Farm.

References:

From AIS Bulletin #305 April 1997 Introducing HOOKEM HORNS (G. Sutton '97) TB SA38" E-M. S. lilac purple slightly lighter at midribs; F. ruby red, white spray pattern around beards, edges darker; beards white changing to yellow in throat, ending in 1/2" bald ruby red horns. Ruffled. (Bubble Up x Sky Hooks). $35.00. Sutton's Green Thumber.
 

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

Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy

"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."

Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit the: Tall Bearded Iris Society website.

To Report errors do not use comment box but contact the Iris Encyclopedia Photo Manager or Iris Encyclopedia Manager Comment box is reserved for added information about the topic.

Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.

 

-- JanLauritzen - 2010-10-26
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
HookemHorns01.jpgjpg HookemHorns01.jpg manage 58 K 29 Sep 2014 - 03:26 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
HookemHorns02.JPGJPG HookemHorns02.JPG manage 110 K 27 Mar 2014 - 12:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
HookemHorns03.JPGJPG HookemHorns03.JPG manage 81 K 27 Mar 2014 - 12:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
HookemHorns4.JPGJPG HookemHorns4.JPG manage 134 K 23 Dec 2016 - 21:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
HookemHornsIO.JPGJPG HookemHornsIO.JPG manage 33 K 25 Feb 2011 - 20:21 BetsyHiggins Photo by Iris Oasis
HookemHorns_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg HookemHorns_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 69 K 26 Oct 2010 - 02:49 Main.janlauritzen Taken at the AIS 2009 Convention in Kansas City
Hookem_HornsN.jpgjpg Hookem_HornsN.jpg manage 48 K 22 Oct 2011 - 18:59 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
HookmHorns1.jpgjpg HookmHorns1.jpg manage 1020 K 17 Oct 2018 - 14:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Lori Rhodes-Crafton Hills Iris Farm.
hookemhorns5.jpgjpg hookemhorns5.jpg manage 76 K 09 Nov 2013 - 16:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
hookemhorns6.JPGJPG hookemhorns6.JPG manage 110 K 29 Jan 2014 - 03:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
hookemhornsTIF.jpgjpg hookemhornsTIF.jpg manage 42 K 05 Dec 2011 - 00:53 BetsyHiggins Photo by The Iris Fan
Edit  | Attach | Print version | History: r21 < r20 < r19 < r18 | Backlinks | View wiki text | Edit wiki text | More topic actions
Topic revision: r21 - 25 Mar 2023, Harloiris
This site is powered by FoswikiCopyright © by the contributing authors. All material on this collaboration platform is the property of the contributing authors.
Ideas, requests, problems regarding Iris Wiki? Send feedback