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■(TB) 'Copper'

2008, Magee

'Copper' (Tom Magee, R. 2007). Seedling# 9225A. TB, 37" (94 cm), Early bloom. Standards and style arms orange; falls same, light gold blaze; beards orange; pronounced musky fragrance. 'Stratagem' X seedling# 8720A: ('Sky Surf' x 'Envious'). Long's Gardens 2008. Exhibition Certificate 2000.

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From AIS Bulletin #349 April 2008 Introducing COPPER (Magee) TB 37" E. Large flowers are a rich orange tan. Deep orange beards are set off by a light gold blaze. Strategem X (Sky Surf X Envious). EC 2000. $40.00. Long's 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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copper90.JPGJPG copper90.JPG manage 171 K 09 Jun 2023 - 14:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
copper91.JPGJPG copper91.JPG manage 143 K 24 Dec 2025 - 03:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
copper92.JPGJPG copper92.JPG manage 172 K 24 Dec 2025 - 03:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Steve Garvie-Dunfermline-Fife-Scotland
copper93.JPGJPG copper93.JPG manage 141 K 24 Dec 2025 - 03:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
copper94.JPGJPG copper94.JPG manage 242 K 24 Dec 2025 - 03:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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