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■(TB) 'Copper Classic'

1979, Roderick

'Copper Classic' (Elvan Roderick, R. 1977). Seedling# 7526. TB, 30" (76 cm), Late bloom. Spanish orange self; tangerine beard. 'West Coast' X 'New Moon'. Roderick 1979. Honorable Mention 1981; President's Cup 1981; Award of Merit 1983.

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Photo by Sandor Szasz-Iriszkert-HungaryTaken in France, zone 7, by Sylvain RuaudcopperclassicPhoto by Seagate Irises-United KingdomPhoto by Ogden Station DayliliesPhoto by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.Photo by Rosalie FiggePhoto by Rosalie FiggePhoto by Rosalie FiggePhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by SchreinerPhoto scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collectionPhoto scanned from the 1994 CooleyPhoto by Amazing Iris Garden-New ZealandPhoto by Irisaluze-Richard Serafinowski-FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Delane LangtonPhoto by Pleasants Valley Iris FarmPhoto by Pleasants Valley Iris FarmPhoto by Alain Chapelle-Francetaken at the AIS Portland National in 2006Photo by Argyle AcresPhoto by The Iris FanPlease contact Brock Heilman for image use.Iris Copper classicIris Copper classic

References:

: Introducing COPPER CLASSIC - TB, 34", ML. Standards are copper flushed pink; falls, ruffled, lightly laced, copper with bright tangerine beard. Good substance with gold dusting overall. Increases well with 5 to 7 buds per stalk. A standout in the garden since it first bloomed. Winner of the "Out of Region Trophy" as seedling #75-26 at the Region 14 Meeting in San Jose, 1977. Described in Melrose Garden as "toasted melon" by Mary Dunn. Sure to be a favorite according to advance orders. (West Coast x New Moon). HC 1977. $25.00.
Roderick Iris Gardens. (1979). 1979 introductions [Advertisement]. Bulletin of the American Iris Society, 233(Spring 1979), 87.
 
 

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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-- MichaelGreenfield - 2009-12-30
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
COPPERCLASSIC01.jpgjpg COPPERCLASSIC01.jpg manage 402 K 23 Feb 2018 - 21:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
CooperClassic9.jpgjpg CooperClassic9.jpg manage 83 K 11 Jul 2021 - 12:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandor Szasz-Iriszkert-Hungary
CopperClassic01.jpgjpg CopperClassic01.jpg manage 69 K 03 Nov 2014 - 21:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Ogden Station Daylilies
CopperClassic03.jpgjpg CopperClassic03.jpg manage 131 K 02 Jun 2014 - 18:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Rosalie Figge
CopperClassic04.jpgjpg CopperClassic04.jpg manage 109 K 02 Jun 2014 - 18:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Rosalie Figge
CopperClassic05.jpgjpg CopperClassic05.jpg manage 99 K 02 Jun 2014 - 18:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Rosalie Figge
CopperClassic1.jpgjpg CopperClassic1.jpg manage 178 K 14 Sep 2017 - 19:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
CopperClassicAA.jpgjpg CopperClassicAA.jpg manage 42 K 14 Feb 2011 - 23:55 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
CopperClassicTIF.jpgjpg CopperClassicTIF.jpg manage 17 K 04 Dec 2011 - 20:47 BetsyHiggins Photo by The Iris Fan
CopperClassic_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg CopperClassic_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 70 K 26 Jan 2012 - 22:55 Main.janlauritzen taken at the AIS Portland National in 2006
IMG_1916-X2_copper_classic.jpgjpg IMG_1916-X2_copper_classic.jpg manage 215 K 17 Feb 2016 - 04:04 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
Iris Copper classic (4).JPGJPG Iris Copper classic (4).JPG manage 368 K 22 Jan 2023 - 10:17 EliseAMANN Iris Copper classic
Iris Copper classic.JPGJPG Iris Copper classic.JPG manage 357 K 22 Jan 2023 - 10:17 EliseAMANN Iris Copper classic
copper_classic.JPGJPG copper_classic.JPG manage 67 K 03 Jan 2010 - 20:51 Main.chinon36 Taken in France, zone 7, by Sylvain Ruaud
copperclassic.jpgjpg copperclassic.jpg manage 73 K 11 Jan 2010 - 17:19 Main.avmoran  
copperclassic01.jpgjpg copperclassic01.jpg manage 18 K 12 Sep 2014 - 03:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
copperclassic02.JPGJPG copperclassic02.JPG manage 77 K 08 May 2014 - 15:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
copperclassic05.JPGJPG copperclassic05.JPG manage 83 K 13 Aug 2021 - 21:55 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
copperclassic07.jpgjpg copperclassic07.jpg manage 86 K 11 Jul 2013 - 01:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
copperclassic08.JPGJPG copperclassic08.JPG manage 67 K 26 Jun 2014 - 20:52 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
copperclassic09.JPGJPG copperclassic09.JPG manage 324 K 21 Jan 2021 - 20:56 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
copperclassic10.jpgjpg copperclassic10.jpg manage 96 K 05 Mar 2014 - 16:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Irisaluze-Richard Serafinowski-France
copperclassic3.jpgjpg copperclassic3.jpg manage 206 K 07 Feb 2020 - 22:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
copperclassic4.jpgjpg copperclassic4.jpg manage 153 K 01 Feb 2020 - 23:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
copperclassic5.jpgjpg copperclassic5.jpg manage 192 K 28 Dec 2017 - 16:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
copperclassic6.jpgjpg copperclassic6.jpg manage 246 K 25 Nov 2017 - 04:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
copperclassic7.jpgjpg copperclassic7.jpg manage 165 K 05 Jun 2017 - 18:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton
copperclassic8.jpgjpg copperclassic8.jpg manage 62 K 23 Aug 2013 - 18:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm
copperclassic81.jpgjpg copperclassic81.jpg manage 74 K 22 Mar 2021 - 02:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm
copperclassic9.jpgjpg copperclassic9.jpg manage 86 K 06 Nov 2013 - 22:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
Topic revision: r47 - 25 Jan 2023, DougChyz
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