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■(TB) 'Saffron Flame'

1984, Hamblen

'Saffron Flame' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1983). Seedling# H79-59A. TB, 38" (97 cm). Late midseason bloom. Yellow orange (near RHS 21B); orange (26A) beard. 'Gold Galore' X seedling# 71-86B: ('Vegas' x 'Fond Illusion'). Mission Bell 1984. High Commendation 1983; Honorable Mention 1988.

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From AIS Bulletin #252, January 1984 Introducing SAFFRON FLAME-38", ML. Ruffled, broad petaled, non-fading hot yellow (21B) self highlighted by brilliant tangerine (26B) beards. Excellent form and growing habits. Vigorous. Gold Galore X (Vegas x Fond Illusion)). #H79-59A. HC '83. Net $25.00. Mission Bell.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
SaffronFlame1.jpgjpg SaffronFlame1.jpg manage 128 K 02 May 2021 - 15:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
SaffronFlame2.jpgjpg SaffronFlame2.jpg manage 55 K 19 Oct 2013 - 19:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
SaffronFlameN.jpgjpg SaffronFlameN.jpg manage 44 K 23 Oct 2011 - 22:22 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
saffronflame01.JPGJPG saffronflame01.JPG manage 82 K 25 Oct 2014 - 13:43 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
saffronflame02.JPGJPG saffronflame02.JPG manage 71 K 16 Apr 2014 - 14:45 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
saffronflame03.JPGJPG saffronflame03.JPG manage 49 K 18 May 2014 - 14:27 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
saffronflame04.JPGJPG saffronflame04.JPG manage 78 K 18 May 2014 - 14:29 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
saffronflame05.JPGJPG saffronflame05.JPG manage 38 K 02 Dec 2014 - 13:24 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
saffronflame06.JPGJPG saffronflame06.JPG manage 176 K 20 Mar 2019 - 14:59 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
saffronflame07.JPGJPG saffronflame07.JPG manage 81 K 01 Apr 2019 - 15:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
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