■(TB) 'Surrender'
1951, Tompkins
'Surrender' (
Chet Tompkins, R. 1951). TB 38" Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-W4. White and yellow bicolor.
'Lamplit House' x
'Pink Tower'. Fleur de Lis 1951. Honorable Mention 1953.
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References:
From Easy Breeze Gardens catalog, 1954: SURRENDER (Tompkins '51) 38". Large flowers with broad petals and tailored form. Velvety white with canary yellow flowing over the hafts and upper falls, fading out around the edge of the falls in minute plicata-like markings of yellow and faint pink. $10.00. |
From Fleur de Lis Gardens catalog 1956: SURRENDER (Tomp. 1951) M. L. 38 in. (Lamplit Hour x Pink Tower). One of our top favorites, this is entirely different from any other iris. The flowers are large, with broad petals and tailored form. The color is almost a velvety white with a bright canary yellow flowing over the hafts and upper fall, fading out around the edge of the falls in minute plicata like markings of yellow and faint pink. Producing some fine red bearded plicatas. H: M. 1953. 5.00. |
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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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JoelleFRANJEULLE - 2010-01-26