■(TB) 'King's Jester'
1948, Stevens
'King's Jester' (
Jean Stevens, R. 1945) TB 38" Midseason bloom. Color Class W8D.
'Mme Louis Aureau' X Unknown. Stevens 1948. Schreiner 1950.
See below:
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References:
From Schreiner's Iris catalog, 1950: KING'S JESTER (Stevens 1948) M. 38". One of the "fancy" plicatas. Its pattern of unusual stitching and feathering of rosy maroon on silvery white is unique, especially on the falls. It seems as if there were solidly painted stripes or lines bringing to mind the markings of a butterfly's wing. A heavier wash of color covers the entire standards. It deserves special mention because its intense coloration and design make it so individual. It is not a subdued development as are many of the fancies; most novel. $5.00. |
From the Stevens Bros. catalog for 1952-53: "A rosy maroon plicata that is strikingly different. This is not the usual type of plicata with stitched and feathered colouring on a white, cream or yellow background, but is one of the new type of what is called a 'fancy' plicata. In the standards a heavy wash of rosy maroon covers the petals. The falls are white penciled violet to deep rosy maroon margins. Large flowers of delightful form and carriage." |
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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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- Stem height poor clay soil 63cm/25", PBF -- DaveinPA - 02 Jun 2020