■(TB) 'Rhonda Fleming'
1993, Mullin
'Rhonda Fleming' (
Ron Mullin, R. 1992). Seedling# 84-7X. TB, 34-35" (86-89 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards white center blending to lilac; style arms darker lilac; falls white, narrow solid lilac band; beards white; ruffled, lightly laced; slight spicy fragrance.
'Go Around' X
'Laced Cotton'. MAD Iris 1993. Honorable Mention 1995;
Award of Merit 1997;
President's Cup 1999;
Wister Medal 1999.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #289 April 1993 Introducing RHONDA FLEMING (Mullin) TB, 34-35", LM, Sdlg. 84-7X: Go Around X Laced Cotton. Broad, ruffled petals with narrow, solid band of soft lilac. Beards are white, and styles are deeper lilac. HC '92 and EC '91 and '92 as Best Seedling. Picture on inside back cover of January '93 Bulletin is inaccurate. Light lace and good substance and branching. Named for Ron's friend and favorite movie star for 43 years. $35.00. M.A.D. Iris Garden. |
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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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