■(TB) 'Spacelab'

1983, Saxton

'Spacelab' (Donald Saxton, R. 1983). Seedling# 75-6. TB, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards light to medium yellow; falls light to medium lavender pink, 1/8" light red edge, medium red hafts; light yellow beard tipped light violet; ruffled. 'Cloud Capers' X 'Fireball'. Saxton Iris 1983. Exhibition Certificate 1981; Honorable Mention 1986.

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From AIS Bulletin #249 April 1983 Introducing SPACELAB (Saxton '83). Sdlg. 75-6, TB, 32", M. S. light yellow; F. light lavender-pink blended into medium red-violet line signal with 1/8" light red band. Light yellow beards tipped light violet. Wide, semi- flaring form with wave ruffling. (Cloud Capers X Fireball). $25.00. Saxton Iris Garden.
 


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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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Spacelab01.JPGJPG Spacelab01.JPG manage 70 K 06 Dec 2014 - 16:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Spacelab010.JPGJPG Spacelab010.JPG manage 67 K 31 Aug 2021 - 18:33 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Spacelab02.JPGJPG Spacelab02.JPG manage 69 K 14 Apr 2014 - 11:15 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
Spacelab03.jpgjpg Spacelab03.jpg manage 68 K 14 Apr 2014 - 11:16 Main.TLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
Spacelab12BHI.jpgjpg Spacelab12BHI.jpg manage 64 K 04 May 2012 - 15:08 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Spacelab3.jpgjpg Spacelab3.jpg manage 52 K 29 Nov 2013 - 19:41 Main.TLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
SpacelabCT.jpgjpg SpacelabCT.jpg manage 50 K 03 Nov 2011 - 15:26 Main.Betsy881 Photo by C & T Iris Patch
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