From Sass catalog, 1937: RAMESES (H. P. Sass, 1929)- A vigorous, healthy grower in all parts of the country and a fast increaser and free bloomer. In color, pink and rose toned blend. S. light russet vinaceous with yellow glow at the center; F. flaring to drooping, Tourmaline pink. Heavy apricot beard with a 36-inch well branched graceful stem. (Honorable Mention, 1931; Dykes Medal, 1932) . 50c |
"RAMESES - Standards deep olive buff to avellaneous; Falls deeply flushed argyle purple, the conspicious haft strontian yellow; beard also conspicious, orange; 40 inches. Widely branched,; Standards arching, a bit floppy; falls drooping; styles, broad, over-arching. 'King Tut' X 'Baldwin'. H. P. Sass 1929. Honorable Mention AIS 1931-from Mike Lowe's original HIPS website; also known as Ramses. |
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 |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | 00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20210414163058300_COVER.jpg | manage | 4 MB | 15 Apr 2021 - 03:48 | BrittniLynch | Rameses, Bearded Iris |
jpg | Rameses01.jpg | manage | 231 K | 11 Apr 2017 - 02:46 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Damon Gardens |
JPEG | Rameses02.JPEG | manage | 18 K | 10 May 2014 - 14:05 | TerryLaurin | Photo courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website |
jpg | Rameses02.jpg | manage | 152 K | 09 Feb 2021 - 22:38 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Damon Gardens |
JPG | Rameses05.JPG | manage | 119 K | 01 Sep 2016 - 02:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
jpg | Rameses09.jpg | manage | 42 K | 04 Nov 2021 - 03:17 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nola's Iris Garden |
jpg | Rameses090.jpg | manage | 32 K | 04 Nov 2021 - 03:17 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nola's Iris Garden |
jpg | Rameses12BHI.jpg | manage | 77 K | 30 Apr 2012 - 22:29 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
jpg | Rameses8.jpg | manage | 33 K | 08 Sep 2013 - 14:59 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Ozark Iris Gardens,LLC |
jpg | RamesesSC.jpg | manage | 38 K | 26 Oct 2011 - 13:50 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Stoney Creek Iris |
jpg | Ramses_DP.jpg | manage | 71 K | 03 May 2013 - 12:37 | DavidPotembski | From Robert Wayman Rare Iris and Peonies catalog 1943 |
jpg | rameses-mu5.jpg | manage | 65 K | 26 Jan 2010 - 00:11 | Main.htb | ©2006 Laurie Frazer |
jpg | rameses.jpg | manage | 36 K | 05 Apr 2015 - 16:14 | Main.mikeu | Photo by Mike Unser |
jpg | rameses01.jpg | manage | 55 K | 22 Aug 2014 - 15:08 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Iris City Gardens |
jpg | rameses02.jpg | manage | 29 K | 13 Sep 2014 - 13:32 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom |
JPG | rameses03.JPG | manage | 73 K | 16 Jun 2014 - 14:07 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
jpg | rameses04.jpg | manage | 65 K | 22 Jul 2014 - 18:59 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Matilija Nursery |
JPG | rameses05.JPG | manage | 54 K | 02 Dec 2014 - 12:23 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5. |
JPG | rameses06.JPG | manage | 55 K | 02 Dec 2014 - 12:25 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5. |
jpg | rameses07.jpg | manage | 62 K | 18 Dec 2015 - 21:03 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Argyle Acres Iris Gardens |
jpg | rameses08.jpg | manage | 82 K | 18 Dec 2015 - 21:02 | TerryLaurin | Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden |
JPG | rameses090.JPG | manage | 173 K | 15 Jun 2023 - 00:12 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
JPG | rameses091.JPG | manage | 164 K | 15 Jun 2023 - 00:12 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
jpg | rameses2-08.jpg | manage | 105 K | 05 Apr 2015 - 16:12 | Main.mikeu | Photo by Mike Unser |
JPG | rameses3.JPG | manage | 160 K | 22 Jun 2017 - 15:48 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Laura Hawthorn-Toronto,Ontario-Canada |
JPG | rameses4.JPG | manage | 166 K | 22 Jun 2017 - 15:46 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Laura Hawthorn-Toronto,Ontario-Canada |
JPG | rameses5.JPG | manage | 136 K | 22 Jun 2017 - 15:43 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Laura Hawthorn-Toronto,Ontario-Canada |
JPG | rameses6.JPG | manage | 379 K | 20 Feb 2021 - 21:47 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1936 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin |
JPG | rameses7.JPG | manage | 123 K | 15 Jan 2022 - 14:33 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Ross Eagles-Diversity Acres |
JPG | rameses8.JPG | manage | 160 K | 15 Jan 2022 - 14:28 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
JPG | rameses9.JPG | manage | 155 K | 20 Jun 2020 - 20:02 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
jpg | ramesesAA.jpg | manage | 24 K | 18 Feb 2011 - 21:27 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Argyle Acres |
jpg | rameses_jb.jpg | manage | 71 K | 24 Apr 2013 - 01:48 | Main.Harloiris | photo Delane Langton |
JPG | ramseses09.JPG | manage | 168 K | 01 Jan 2022 - 13:28 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
jpg | tb_Rameses_DM32_tlkb_1_2.jpg | manage | 68 K | 03 Jul 2011 - 00:05 | Main.ronkw | by Ron W at Aurora Borealis Iris Garden ON Canada |