■(TB) 'Rain or Shine'
1973, Plough
'Rain Or Shine' (
Gordon Plough, R. 1972). Seedling# 66-11-7. TB, 34" (86 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards empire yellow (603), slightly lighter in center; falls light petunia purple (32/3) with gold overlay, gold hafts and 1/4" gold border; cadmium orange (8/1) beard.
'Bon Vivant' X
'Gaily Clad'. Eden Road 1973.
See below:
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References:
Awaiting original catalog description. |
". . . and RAIN OR SHINE, a Punchline type with more brilliant coloring than that variety. One might describe it as tan and gold. The standards are open, but do not flop." [Ron Mullin, “An Iris Holiday,” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 208 (January 1973): 13.] |
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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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