■(TB) 'Top Hat'

1954, Schreiner

'Top Hat' (Bernard Schreiner, R. 1952) TB, 40" (102 cm). Late bloom. Violet self, intense indigo self with red sheen. Combination of very dark seedlings, parentage unknown. Schreiner 1954. Honorable Mention 1954.

NOTE: Name released by William Miles for Groff, originator, deceased.

See below:
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References:

From Fleur de Lis Gardens catalog 1956: TOP HAT (Schreiner 1954) M. 35 in. (From very dark sdlgs., parentage of which are not known). This is, along with Pirate King, one of the two largest of the dark iris. Flowers measure nearly 7 inches when expanded. The color is very dark even to the beard and the finish is very rich and velvety. H. M. 1954. 10.00.
 

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
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
TopHatBHI.jpgjpg TopHatBHI.jpg manage 105 K 05 Apr 2019 - 22:02 BetsyHiggins Photo from Schreiner catalog by Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
tophat5.JPGJPG tophat5.JPG manage 188 K 30 Jun 2023 - 20:27 TerryLaurin Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
tophat9.JPGJPG tophat9.JPG manage 83 K 02 Sep 2021 - 19:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
tophat_fl.jpgjpg tophat_fl.jpg manage 58 K 12 Aug 2012 - 04:26 %LDAP{"sAMAccountName=IrisP" format="$displayName"}%  
Topic revision: r12 - 30 Jun 2023, TerryLaurin
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