(TB) 'Rain Shadow'
1971, Plough
'Rain Shadow' (
Gordon Plough, R. 1970). Seedling# 65-20-64. TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason late bloom. Standards flax blue (642/2), ruffled; styles same with light violet stripe; falls victoria violet (738), fluted and ruffled; gentian blue beard.
'Smart Set' X
'Ecstatic Night'. Eden Road 1971.
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References
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References:
Awaiting original catalog description |
"Very ruffled flowers with blue standards and violet falls make RAIN SHADOW one of Gordon's finest introductions to date. This one did well in gardens in four states I visited." [Ron Mullin, “Memories of the Convention,” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 206 (July 1972): 22.] |
AIS Bulletin References: 205(Apr 1972), 14 |
"RAIN SHADOW has to be one of the best ever introduced by Gordon. A deep violet-blue neglecta with many ruffles, a nice stalk, and other good qualities make this one of the best in a class with many contenders." [Ron Mullin, “An Iris Holiday,” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 208 (January 1973): 13.] |
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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