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■(TB) 'Mercedes Olsen'

1991, Jones

'Mercedes Olsen' (Bennett Jones, R. 1990). Seedling# 86-15-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards canary yellow (HCC 2/2); falls white, canary yellow hafts and 1/4" crinkled edge; beards fiery red; slight fragrance. Seedling# 81-17: (('Orange Harvest' sibling x seedling# 74-36-2: (('Bright Butterfly' x Shoop seedling# 60-11) x 'Hayride') x (seedling x 'Rhoda Ann' sibling))) x 'Gold Galore') X seedling# 84-7: ((Shoop seedling# 76-33 x ((('May Dancer' x 'Elizabeth Stuart') x 'Bright Sunset') x (seedling# 69-31-18 x 'Sunrise Point' sibling))) x seedling# 81-20, involving 'Bright Life', 'Orange Glory', seedlings). Bennett Jones 1991.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #281 April 1991 Introducing MERCEDES OLSEN (B. Jones) TB, Sdlg. 86-15-1: 81-17: ((orange sdlg. x Gold Galore) x (Orange Harvest x Gold Galore» X 84-7: (((May Dancer x Elizabeth Stuart) x Shoop sdlg.) x ((Orange Chariot x Bright Butterfly) x Bright Life)). Ruffled and swirling standards of bright canary yellow are closed and firmly held. Falls are white with deeper yellow hafts and a neat band of crinkled yellow to match the standards. Fiery red beards are striking accents to beautifully formed flowers, eight of them to each stalk. Named for an iris fancier and a friend of long standing. 36". $30.00. Bennett Jones.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
MercedesOlsen01.jpgjpg MercedesOlsen01.jpg manage 40 K 03 Feb 2014 - 19:23 Main.TLaurin Photo by Yarrabee Garden & Iris-Australia
mercedesolsen01.jpgjpg mercedesolsen01.jpg manage 56 K 07 Sep 2015 - 03:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
mercedesolsen01edt.jpgjpg mercedesolsen01edt.jpg manage 37 K 22 Sep 2017 - 17:47 Main.Harloiris Detail of Barry Blyth photo
mercedesolson5.JPGJPG mercedesolson5.JPG manage 72 K 21 Apr 2020 - 20:49 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 1995 Stockton Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
mercedesolson9.jpgjpg mercedesolson9.jpg manage 98 K 26 Mar 2023 - 02:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
Topic revision: r12 - 26 Mar 2023, Harloiris
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