See

*
 

You are here: Iris Wiki>TbAthruE Web>TallBearded>TbAdam (28 Feb 2021, Harloiris)Edit Attach

■(TB) 'Adam'

1962, Craig

'Adam' (Tom Craig, R. 1962). Seedling R6-1. TB Re, 38" (97 cm). Early to late bloom. Color Class-R3. Standards vineyard; falls similar but brighter. Involving 'Savage', 'Molten', 'Lois Craig'. Craig 1962.

Reported Rebloom in: Texas USDA Zone 7

See below:
This is a drawing from Tom Craig catalog.Photo by Ivan CraigPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

References:

From Eden Road Iris Garden - 1963 catelogue - ADAM (Craig '62) EML. 40 in. (Invc Lois Craig, Molten, and Savage). Rich burgundy red with large full flowers on tall, well branched stems. Vigorous grower. Floriferous. Fertile both ways and appears to be a fine breeder…...............$20.00
 

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 - 21 Apr 2019

Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy

"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."

Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit the: Tall Bearded Iris Society website.

To Report errors do not use comment box but contact the Iris Encyclopedia Photo Manager or Iris Encyclopedia Manager Comment box is reserved for added information about the topic.

Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.

 

-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-09-12
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Adam.jpgjpg Adam.jpg manage 259 K 14 Aug 2015 - 04:39 Main.hrandiac This is a drawing from Tom Craig catalog.
Adam02.jpgjpg Adam02.jpg manage 19 K 14 Aug 2015 - 12:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Ivan Craig
Adam2.JPGJPG Adam2.JPG manage 151 K 20 Mar 2020 - 11:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Adam3.JPGJPG Adam3.JPG manage 91 K 16 Feb 2021 - 13:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Adam31.JPGJPG Adam31.JPG manage 83 K 16 Feb 2021 - 13:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
adam1.JPGJPG adam1.JPG manage 148 K 20 Mar 2020 - 11:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Edit  | Attach | Print version | History: r18 < r17 < r16 < r15 | Backlinks | View wiki text | Edit wiki text | More topic actions
Topic revision: r18 - 28 Feb 2021, Harloiris
This site is powered by FoswikiCopyright © by the contributing authors. All material on this collaboration platform is the property of the contributing authors.
Ideas, requests, problems regarding Iris Wiki? Send feedback