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■(TB) 'Hot Spell'

1968, Plough

'Hot Spell' (Gordon Plough, R. 1967). Seedling# 62-51-24. TB, 33" (84 cm). Early to late bloom. Color Class Y1F. Standards lemon-yellow (Wilson 4/1) with almost pink glow in center; falls lemon-yellow (4); Indian yellow beard. 'Rainbow Gold' X 'Golden Wings'. Eden Road 1968. Honorable Mention 1969.

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From 1968 Eden Road catalog: HOT SPELL (Plough '68) EML 33 in. Rainbow Gold X Golden Wings. An intensely colored brilliant yellow that glows even on cloudy days. Standards are Lemon Yellow, Wilson 4/1, ruffled and closed and in some lights appear to have pink glow in center area. Falls are Lemon, 4, and are ruffled with a jaunty flare. This wore the garden name of Caliente which wasn't available. Three and four branches with terminal. Pollen fertile. $20
 

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.

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Hot Spell TB 1968 Eden Road.pngpng Hot Spell TB 1968 Eden Road.png manage 1005 K 07 Feb 2024 - 10:21 EdenSprings Image from 1968 Eden Road catalog
HotSpellEI.jpgjpg HotSpellEI.jpg manage 27 K 13 Dec 2012 - 21:34 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
hot01.jpgjpg hot01.jpg manage 83 K 12 Jun 2015 - 02:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
hotspell01.JPGJPG hotspell01.JPG manage 213 K 28 Apr 2017 - 19:41 Main.TLaurin Photo by Wisconsin Iris Society
hotspell02.JPGJPG hotspell02.JPG manage 76 K 16 Jul 2014 - 22:03 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Lloyd Zurbrigg slide collection
hotspell1.JPGJPG hotspell1.JPG manage 162 K 02 Jun 2020 - 02:55 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 1971 Eden Road Iris Garden catalogue by Terry Laurin
Topic revision: r15 - 07 Feb 2024, Harloiris
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