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■(TB) 'Orange Empire'

1974, Hamner

'Orange Empire' (Bernard Hamner, R. 1973). Seedling# 69-40. TB, 37" (94 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Brilliant orange self; saturn red beard; ruffled. (Sexton seedling x 'China Gate') X ('China Gate' seedling x 'Olé'). Hamner 1974. Honorable Mention 1975; Award of Merit 1980.

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From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing ORANGE EMPIRE: TB, 36-38", M-L. Brilliant, flaring, ruffled orange self; vivid saturn red beard. Very popular with garden visitors. Parentage from a long line of orange sdlgs. HC 1973. $25.00. Hamner's Iris Garden.
 
 

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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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