■(TB) 'Master Charles'
1943, Williamson
'Master Charles' (
Mary Williamson, R. 1943) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-R1D. BB2932 x unknown. Honorable Mention 1944; Award of Merit 1946; Award of Merit, RHS 1953.
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From Marble Iris Gardens catalog, 1957: MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943). M. 38 in. A rich glowing mulberry Iris with a definite charm and flare to the form. The standards are true purple with an overlaying black sheen blending to madder-brown at the base. The falls are rich purple overlaid velvety black blending to madder-brown at the haft. The beard is mulberry-purple tipped brown. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50 |
From Walter Marx Gardens catalog 1957: MASTER CHARLES (Williamson 1943) Each .60; 3 for 1.50. Down in price by now, but class does not change. This is a truly refined iris of glowing mulberry purple, flaring and charming in form. A blackish sheen blending to brown at base and haft adds distinction. 36 inches. HM 1944, AM 1946. |
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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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