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(TB) 'Pagan Royal'

1950, Douglas

'Pagan Royal' (Geddes Douglas, R. 1950). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-BVD1, Blue-violet self. 'Gulf Stream' x 'The Bishop' x 'The Black Douglas'). Fairmount 1951. High Commendation 1948; Honorable Mention 1952; Judge's Joice 1953.

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From Iris Test Garden Catalog, 1955: PAGAN ROYAL. (G. Douglas '51). M. (Gulf Stream) x (The Bishop x The Black Douglas). Glowing red-violet that is very commanding in the garden. H.M. 1952. $6.00.
PAGAN ROYAL (G. Douglas 1951) M. Some iris are especially good for garden value in that their rich coloring stands out from afar. Such an iris is Pagan Royal with its big bold flowers of deep red-violet. A self with broad domed standards and large flaring rounded falls. The flower gives the effect of a glowing rich purple that is vivid and different from other dark purple iris. The branching and the placement of the blooms is excellent. H. M., A. I. S. 1952. 40 in. $3.00. Fairmount catalog, 1958.
 

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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