■(TB) 'Southern Comfort'
1965, Hinkle
'Southern Comfort' (
Georgia Hinkle, R. 1963). Seedling# R-7. TB, 38" (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y1P. Light cream self, lemon haft, cream to lemon beard.
Magic Morn' X sibling. Wild 1965. Honorable Mention 1966;
Award of Merit 1970.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: unrecorded. USDA Zones
See below:
From AIS Bulletin #177, April 1965. Introducing SOUTHERN COMFORT (Georgia Hinkle 1965) R-7 Each $25.00 Net. 36" M. A rich creamy beauty that is the perfect complement for the garden. Wide, wide ruffled standards hold their arched form even in rain. Tight ruffles are pleated here and there, adding a charm to the gracefully dipped falls. Coloring is smooth and highlighted by an intensification of yellow in the heart, with matching beard. Average branching on sturdy stalks. HC 1963. Parentage: Magic Morn x sib. Gilbert Wild. |
Historic Iris Preservation Society link. |
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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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BobPries - 2011-03-07