■(TB) 'Orelio'
1947, DeForest
'Orelio' (
Fred DeForest, R. 1947). TB, Midseason bloom. Color Class-R6D,
'Casa Morena' X
'Garden Flame'. DeForest 1947.
NOTE: Pronounced Or-el'-yo.
See below:
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References:
From Iris Test Garden Catalog, 1955: ORELIO. (DeForest, 1947). M. L., 35-in.This is a handsome rich brown-red arising from the famous Casa Morena. It has the copious form and heavy substance of its famous sire and the red-brown tones are more effective and different. A lively red. H. M., 1948. $1.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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