■(TB) 'King Juba'
1931, Sass
'King Juba' (
Hans Peter Sass, R. 1931) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y9M.
'King Tut' x
'Cardinal'.
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References:
KING JUBA (H. P. Sass, 1931)- A clear colored large flowered variegata, the brilliant contrast between the yellow standards and wide solid deep velvety red falls, making this a striking and much admired iris. Very large flowers on 36 to 40-inch stems. (Honorable Mention, 1932). 35c |
KING JUBA (H. Sass 1931) M. 38". A fine variegata of clean sparkling colors. S. pure vivid yellow; F. velvety garnet red. The form is very good and the plant is a rapid increaser. Try this with 'Numa Roumestan' $.35. H.M., A. I.S., 1932. [1937 Quality Gardens catalog, Freeport, IL] |
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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. |
-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
- stem height poor clay soil 67cm/26", 3-5 buds/stem, purple at spathe not foliage, blossom 95x65mm -- DaveinPA - 02 Jun 2020