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■(TB) 'Main Event'
1960, Peterson
'Main Event' (Les Peterson, R. 1958). Seedling# 57-157. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class R1D, Indian lake and garnet lake blended self; dull yellow beard. ('Char-Maize' x (2 sisters from 'Happy Days' x 'Député Nomblot')) x ('Bryce Canyon' x 'Moontide'). Tell 1960. Honorable Mention 1961; Judges Choice 1961; Judges Choice 1962.
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| From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: MAIN EVENT (Peterson '60) M. 36 in. Charmaize x ((Happy Days x D. Nomblot) x Bryce Canyon x Moontide)) x Sib.). Appearing to be a purple red edition of Charmaize, this is a blend of Indian lake and garnet lake. A dull yellow beard and white veinings at the haft add to its pattern. Quite interesting. H.M. 1961. 10.00. |
| From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1964: MAIN EVENT (Peterson '60) M-35". A very distinguished deep crimson red with wonderful size, shape & substance. Termed a blend of Indian Lake & Garnet Lake, almost a complete self. Immense flowers, often large enough to be Colossal. Substance so thick it is hardly exceeded by any other Iris. Falls almost horizontal; beard bronzy gold. Great breeding possibilities. HM'61, JC'61 & '62. Char-Maize X Sdlg. Regularly $5.00; on $10 order $3.25; on $25 order $2.25; 3 for $6.10. |
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| 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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Main Event 1960 Intro Listing.png | manage | 869 K | 29 Sep 2022 - 23:26 | EdenSprings | Let's settle this pedigree mess! |
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MainEvent01.JPG | manage | 62 K | 31 May 2015 - 19:35 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand |
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mainevent02.JPG | manage | 976 K | 20 Mar 2018 - 12:48 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection |
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mainevent8.JPG | manage | 175 K | 29 Jun 2023 - 00:08 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada-taken June 1971 |
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mainevent9.JPG | manage | 244 K | 06 Mar 2023 - 03:09 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Verna Laurin -1961 AIS Convention-Woods Garden |
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