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■(TB) 'Zombie'

1957, Craig

''Zombie' (Tom Craig, R. 1957). Seedling# 55-22. TB, 4" (10 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-R1D, Intense rich red, near black. (('Port' x 'Molten') x ( 'Cordovan' x 'Rosired')) X 'Bang'. Craig 1957.

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Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenDrawing from Tom Craig catalogPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mike Unser at Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

References:

From Rainbow Hybridizing catalog, 1957: ZOMBIE (Craig '57) ML-36" A huge deep crimson that is dark and mysterious. Has interesting bronze beard. Very full flaring flowers that simply glow with the richness of its coloring. Tall well branched stalks.
From M. Oliver Flower Farm catalog, 1958: ZOMBIE (Craig '57) This huge, full flaring flower glows with a richness that makes one call it a red, rather than a black Iris. The color is actually close to port wine but a shade darker. A choice red Iris. $35.00.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07


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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Zombie1.JPGJPG Zombie1.JPG manage 84 K 05 Sep 2021 - 22:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Zombie2BHI.JPGJPG Zombie2BHI.JPG manage 5 MB 03 May 2018 - 20:15 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Zombie3.jpgjpg Zombie3.jpg manage 475 K 09 Feb 2016 - 23:28 BetsyHiggins Drawing from Tom Craig catalog
ZombieBHI.JPGJPG ZombieBHI.JPG manage 52 K 24 Nov 2011 - 20:55 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
zombieunser.jpgjpg zombieunser.jpg manage 114 K 29 Jan 2022 - 13:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Mike Unser at Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Topic revision: r16 - 29 Jan 2022, TerryLaurin
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