From Tempo Two catalog, 2014: MANDRAKE (Blyth 2014 Aust) Border Bearded EM 27”. Standards are lilac with a rose-tan infusion extending ¾ of the way up the standard and there is 1/8” edge of rosy tan. The falls are rosy tan deepening at the hafts. Beards are orange over white. Form is flared and ruffled. Growth and habit are typical of Border Bearded Iris, being more compact and in proportion. It has show stems and is fertile. (S244-A: (P175-1: Kissable You sib x Adoree) X (T130-1: Adoree x Love to Party).) Sdlg No.V341-2. $50.00. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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. |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | MANDRAKE01.jpg | manage | 84 K | 28 Oct 2014 - 02:09 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Tempo Two Nursery-Australia |
jpg | Mandrake02.jpg | manage | 20 K | 03 Dec 2016 - 16:33 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Keith Keppel Irises |
jpg | Mandrake_a.jpg | manage | 684 K | 03 Jan 2023 - 17:09 | Main.Katja | Photo by Katja Woidacki, Germany |
jpg | Mandrake_b.jpg | manage | 717 K | 03 Jan 2023 - 17:10 | Main.Katja | Photo by Katja Woidacki, Germany |
jpg | mandrake01.jpg | manage | 64 K | 24 Jul 2015 - 22:01 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Alla Chernoguz-Ukraine |
jpg | mandrake02.jpg | manage | 29 K | 01 Aug 2017 - 22:24 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Loktev's Iris Garden-Russia |
JPG | mandrake1.JPG | manage | 230 K | 09 Jan 2019 - 15:49 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm |
jpg | mandrake3.jpg | manage | 138 K | 02 Mar 2019 - 12:54 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland |
JPG | mandrake4.JPG | manage | 193 K | 25 Jan 2024 - 19:08 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia |
jpg | mandrake5.jpg | manage | 145 K | 24 Jan 2023 - 21:41 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia |
JPG | mandrake50.JPG | manage | 67 K | 08 Feb 2023 - 15:20 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia |
jpg | mandrake51.jpg | manage | 135 K | 20 Jul 2023 - 02:12 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia |
JPG | mandrake53.JPG | manage | 157 K | 22 Jul 2024 - 20:31 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia |
jpg | mandrake6.jpg | manage | 656 K | 18 Dec 2019 - 20:10 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
JPG | mandrake7.JPG | manage | 205 K | 18 Nov 2020 - 22:04 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
JPG | mandrake8.JPG | manage | 157 K | 18 Nov 2020 - 22:04 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
JPG | mandrake9.JPG | manage | 246 K | 18 Nov 2020 - 22:06 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |