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■(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.

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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

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
jpg	TopHatBHI.jpg	manage	105 K	05 Apr 2019 - 22:02	BetsyHiggins	Photo from Schreiner catalog by Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
JPG	tophat5.JPG	manage	188 K	30 Jun 2023 - 20:27	TerryLaurin	Photo by Verna Laurin-Willowdale-ON-Canada
JPG	tophat9.JPG	manage	83 K	02 Sep 2021 - 19:38	TerryLaurin	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
jpg	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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