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■(TB) 'Royal Band'

1950, Craig

'Royal Band' ( Tom Craig, R. 1950). TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom and re-bloom. Color Class-W/VR2, White and violet-red plicata. 'Madame Louis Aureau' X ( 'Tiffany' x 'Los Angeles'). Craig 1950.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, TX. USDA Zones 7

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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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IMG_6434.jpegjpeg IMG_6434.jpeg manage 1 MB 09 May 2023 - 22:19 DavidPotembski Photo taken by David Potembski in my garden, 2023. Finksburg, MD
PXL_20250526_152532848.jpgjpg PXL_20250526_152532848.jpg manage 2 MB 26 May 2025 - 18:03 NikkiPolson Royal Band in Rupert, ID, 2025
RoyalBand01.jpgjpg RoyalBand01.jpg manage 92 K 04 Dec 2014 - 22:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
RoyalBand02.JPGJPG RoyalBand02.JPG manage 92 K 30 Aug 2021 - 02:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
RoyalBand12BHI.JPGJPG RoyalBand12BHI.JPG manage 77 K 01 May 2012 - 18:53 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
RoyalBandCT.jpgjpg RoyalBandCT.jpg manage 32 K 02 Nov 2011 - 14:37 BetsyHiggins Photo by C & T Iris Patch
royalband1.JPGJPG royalband1.JPG manage 683 K 24 Jul 2018 - 02:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
royalband2.JPGJPG royalband2.JPG manage 565 K 24 Jul 2018 - 02:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
royalband3.JPGJPG royalband3.JPG manage 182 K 15 Jan 2022 - 16:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
royalband30.JPGJPG royalband30.JPG manage 192 K 15 Jan 2022 - 16:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
royalband31.JPGJPG royalband31.JPG manage 152 K 31 Dec 2024 - 19:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
royalband7.JPGJPG royalband7.JPG manage 197 K 16 Sep 2025 - 01:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
royalband70.JPGJPG royalband70.JPG manage 218 K 16 Sep 2025 - 01:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
royalbandAA.jpgjpg royalbandAA.jpg manage 20 K 06 Mar 2011 - 19:39 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
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