(TB) 'Nut Spice'
1962, Hockett
'Nut Spice' (
Earl Hockett, R. 1960). TB, 38" (97 cm), Late midseason bloom. Color Class-GO5, Sulphur-green; orange-yellow self, veined; ginger beard. (
'Good News' x
'Desert Tan') X
'Breakaway' x
'Party Apron'). Soo-Preme Garden 1962. High Commendation 1961.
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From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1964: NUT SPICE (Hocket '60) M-34". Unusual and attractive blend of bright yellow and reddish brown. Standards softly blended, falls flaring, substance good, bright yellow with veins of soft crimson giving a sulphur- green appearance. (Good News x Desert Tan) X (Breakaway x Party Apron). Regularly $15.00; on $20 order $8.95; on $25 order $5.95. |
NUT SPICE (Hockett '62). (Good News x Desert Tan) X (Breakaway x Party Apron). A warm, luminous golden-brown blend that gives a distinctly different color effect in the garden. The individual flowers have fine form and sturdy substance. [Ralph and Helen Lewis, “Irises As Seen In Eight States,” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society #171(October 1963): 99.] |
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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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