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■(TB) 'P. T. Barnum'

1979, Meek

'P. T. Barnum' (Joyce Meek, R. 1979). Seedling# J 10-4-9, TB, 36" (91 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards buckskin tan; falls deep wine-red; golden-bronze beard. 'Flaming Star' x 'Barcelona'. D & J Gardens 1979. Honorable Mention 1982.

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From AIS Bulletin #233 Spring 1979 Introducing P. T. BARNUM (J. Meek). $25.00. Buckskin-tan standards that stand slightly open over falls of deep wine-red. Beard is golden bronze. Truly a different color in bicolors. Fancy. Sdlg. J 10-4-9. TB, 36", ML. (Flaming Star X Barcelona). D&J Gardens.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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PTBarnum01.JPGJPG PTBarnum01.JPG manage 58 K 02 Dec 2014 - 21:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
PTBarnum02.JPGJPG PTBarnum02.JPG manage 65 K 07 Apr 2014 - 18:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
PTBarnum03.jpgjpg PTBarnum03.jpg manage 41 K 27 Mar 2018 - 03:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
PTBarnum12BHI.jpgjpg PTBarnum12BHI.jpg manage 67 K 28 Apr 2012 - 20:32 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
PTBarnumBHI.JPGJPG PTBarnumBHI.JPG manage 207 K 20 Nov 2011 - 19:27 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
PTBarnumEI.jpgjpg PTBarnumEI.jpg manage 39 K 17 Dec 2012 - 16:34 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
P_T_Barnum.jpgjpg P_T_Barnum.jpg manage 76 K 21 Sep 2014 - 01:29 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
pt02.jpgjpg pt02.jpg manage 67 K 10 May 2015 - 14:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Burgard Iris Farm
pt03.jpgjpg pt03.jpg manage 91 K 26 Jun 2015 - 00:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
ptbarnum01.jpgjpg ptbarnum01.jpg manage 73 K 24 Oct 2015 - 15:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
ptbarnum6.jpgjpg ptbarnum6.jpg manage 85 K 13 Nov 2013 - 13:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
ptbarnum8.JPGJPG ptbarnum8.JPG manage 317 K 12 Jan 2021 - 18:01 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 2003 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
ptbarnum9.JPGJPG ptbarnum9.JPG manage 281 K 29 Oct 2020 - 21:17 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1987 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
ptbarnumTIF.jpgjpg ptbarnumTIF.jpg manage 27 K 05 Dec 2011 - 20:02 BetsyHiggins Photo by The Iris Fan
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