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■(TB) 'Sun King'

1977, Stahly

'Sun King' (John Stahly, R. 1977). Seedling# 74-4-J. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Ruffled warm white, bright yellow at base and hafts; bright yellow beard and stylearms. 'Lilac Mist' X 'Meghan'. Stahly 1977. High Commendation 1977, Honorable Mention 1978; Judges' Choice 1978; Award of Merit 1980.

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BHP 0660-X2 sun king.jpgSun King Stahly 1977.JPGsun king fl.jpgSun King Iris Iriswarehouse.jpgSunKing01.JPGsunking02.JPGSunKing02.JPGsunking03.JPGsunking04.JPGsunking05.JPGsunking1.JPGSunKing12BHI.jpgsunking2.JPGsunking22.JPGsunking5.JPGsunking50.JPGsunking51.JPGsunking52.JPGsunking6.JPGsunking7.JPGsunking70.JPGsunking71.JPGsunking72.JPGsunking9.JPGsunking90.JPG

References:

From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978: SUN KING (J. Stahly '77). White with gold, vigorous, floriferous, beautiful. Top Favorite Guest Iris, Memphis 1977, and Runner-up Cook Cup '77. $22.50. H. Stahly.
 
 

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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-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-01
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BHP_0660-X2_sun_king.jpgjpg BHP_0660-X2_sun_king.jpg manage 121 K 20 Feb 2016 - 06:52 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
SunKing01.JPGJPG SunKing01.JPG manage 46 K 07 Dec 2014 - 20:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SunKing02.JPGJPG SunKing02.JPG manage 59 K 01 Sep 2021 - 19:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SunKing12BHI.jpgjpg SunKing12BHI.jpg manage 63 K 05 May 2012 - 18:36 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Sun_King_Iris_Iriswarehouse.jpgjpg Sun_King_Iris_Iriswarehouse.jpg manage 52 K 30 Apr 2013 - 18:04 Main.Iriswarehouse Photo: Iriswarehouse
Sun_King__Stahly_1977.JPGJPG Sun_King__Stahly_1977.JPG manage 65 K 01 Jan 2010 - 10:54 Main.Laymont+ by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France
sun_king_fl.jpgjpg sun_king_fl.jpg manage 35 K 20 Feb 2011 - 19:11 IrisP  
sunking02.JPGJPG sunking02.JPG manage 65 K 16 Jun 2014 - 21:09 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
sunking03.JPGJPG sunking03.JPG manage 73 K 19 Jun 2014 - 01:43 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
sunking04.JPGJPG sunking04.JPG manage 61 K 19 Jun 2014 - 01:44 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
sunking05.JPGJPG sunking05.JPG manage 85 K 09 Jul 2014 - 02:00 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
sunking1.JPGJPG sunking1.JPG manage 136 K 23 Jun 2020 - 18:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
sunking2.JPGJPG sunking2.JPG manage 118 K 23 Jun 2020 - 18:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
sunking22.JPGJPG sunking22.JPG manage 138 K 10 Dec 2024 - 02:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-Pickle Barell-The Pickle Barrel House Historic Garden
sunking5.JPGJPG sunking5.JPG manage 147 K 02 Aug 2022 - 02:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Harry Kmiec-London-Ontario-Canada
sunking50.JPGJPG sunking50.JPG manage 127 K 02 Aug 2022 - 02:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Harry Kmiec-London-Ontario-Canada
sunking51.JPGJPG sunking51.JPG manage 122 K 02 Aug 2022 - 02:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Harry Kmiec-London-Ontario-Canada
sunking52.JPGJPG sunking52.JPG manage 104 K 02 Aug 2022 - 02:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Harry Kmiec-London-Ontario-Canada
sunking6.JPGJPG sunking6.JPG manage 169 K 30 Jun 2023 - 02:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
sunking7.JPGJPG sunking7.JPG manage 251 K 07 May 2023 - 20:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
sunking70.JPGJPG sunking70.JPG manage 154 K 07 May 2023 - 20:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
sunking71.JPGJPG sunking71.JPG manage 146 K 26 May 2024 - 18:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
sunking72.JPGJPG sunking72.JPG manage 150 K 26 May 2024 - 18:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
sunking9.JPGJPG sunking9.JPG manage 176 K 04 Sep 2021 - 10:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON Canada
sunking90.JPGJPG sunking90.JPG manage 206 K 04 Sep 2021 - 10:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Aurora Borealis Iris Garden, Aurora, ON Canada
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