Difference: TbBossTweed (r32 vs. r31)

■(TB) 'Boss Tweed'

1993, McWhirter

'Boss Tweed' (James McWhirter, R. 1992). Seedling# J88-22-1. TB, 38" (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Ruffled honey tan brown, white area under gold beards; slight fragrance. 'Arabian Tapestry' X 'Role Model'. Cottage 1993.

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References:

From AIS Bulletin #289 April 1993 Introducing BOSS TWEED (McWhirter) 38", M. This iris, simply put, is THE BOSS! This ruffled honey brown with its tweed contours and white area below the gold beards demands boss-like attention. $35.00. Cottage Gardens.
 

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 - 21 Apr 2019

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BOSSTWEED01.jpgjpgBOSSTWEED01.jpgmanage 43 K 11 Aug 2014 - 02:41 Main.TLaurin Photo by Malevil Iris Gardens
BossTweed01.jpgjpgBossTweed01.jpgmanage 97 K 30 May 2017 - 03:02 Main.TLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
BossTweed061105.jpgjpgBossTweed061105.jpgmanage 25 K 19 Nov 2010 - 10:25ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
BossTweed09.jpgjpgBossTweed09.jpgmanage 75 K 29 Jan 2021 - 14:17 Main.TLaurin Photo By Mooiplaas Iris & Daylilies-South Africa
BossTweed091.jpgjpgBossTweed091.jpgmanage 44 K 29 Jan 2021 - 14:17 Main.TLaurin Photo By Mooiplaas Iris & Daylilies-South Africa
BossTweed092.jpgjpgBossTweed092.jpgmanage 85 K 29 Jan 2021 - 14:17 Main.TLaurin Photo By Mooiplaas Iris & Daylilies-South Africa
BossTweed1.JPGJPGBossTweed1.JPGmanage 156 K 24 Aug 2016 - 22:29 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
BossTweed11.jpgjpgBossTweed11.jpgmanage 49 K 15 Dec 2013 - 04:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
BossTweed2.JPGJPGBossTweed2.JPGmanage 149 K 10 Feb 2018 - 13:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
BossTweed3.JPGJPGBossTweed3.JPGmanage 187 K 10 Feb 2018 - 13:24 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
BossTweed9.jpgjpgBossTweed9.jpgmanage 80 K 05 Sep 2013 - 16:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Echo Iris Garden
BossTweedAA.jpgjpgBossTweedAA.jpgmanage 59 K 14 Feb 2011 - 01:09 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Argyle Acres
Boss_Tweed_fl.jpgjpgBoss_Tweed_fl.jpgmanage 43 K 04 Mar 2011 - 18:43IrisP  
P1380363-X2_boss_tweed.jpgjpgP1380363-X2_boss_tweed.jpgmanage 177 K 17 Feb 2016 - 11:09BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
boss01.jpgjpgboss01.jpgmanage 86 K 08 May 2015 - 02:41 Main.TLaurin Photo by Burgard Iris Farm
bosstweed01.jpgjpgbosstweed01.jpgmanage 516 K 30 Dec 2015 - 14:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
bosstweed02.JPGJPGbosstweed02.JPGmanage 92 K 24 Jun 2014 - 22:08 Main.TLaurin Photo by Bee Warburton
bosstweed03.jpgjpgbosstweed03.jpgmanage 194 K 16 Mar 2017 - 18:35 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
bosstweed10.jpgjpgbosstweed10.jpgmanage 62 K 06 Nov 2013 - 13:32 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
bosstweed6.jpgjpgbosstweed6.jpgmanage 41 K 30 Mar 2013 - 00:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
bosstweed8.jpgjpgbosstweed8.jpgmanage 17 K 23 Aug 2013 - 01:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm
bosstweed9.JPGJPGbosstweed9.JPGmanage 86 K 12 Aug 2021 - 01:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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