■(TB) 'Marthella'
1995, Nichols
'Marthella' (
Hooker Nichols, R. 1989). Seedling# 8872B. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards blended peach with raspberry infusion at midrib; falls magenta red wine, edged standards color; orange beard; ruffled. Seedling# 83111 M:
'Careless Rapture' x
'In Tempo') X
'Sorceress'. Hillcrest 1995.
Honorable Mention 1997.
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From AIS Bulletin #297 April 1995 Introducing MARTHELLA (H. NICHOLS) TB 36" M-L 3 branches with 12 buds. The ruffled flowers have smoothly blended peach raspberry standards and the magenta red wine falls are edged the standard color with orange beards. This beautiful iris has won numerous Best Seedling Exhibition awards. Named for a dear friend, Marthella Shoemake. Fertile. ((Careless Rapture x In Tempo) X Sorceress)). $40.00. Hillcrest Iris Garden. |
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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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