(TB) 'Coronado's Quest'
1970, Reynolds
'Coronado's Quest' (
Helen Reynolds, R. 1970). Seedling# 150-67. TB, 39" (99 cm), Midseason bloom. Smooth dark orange self with reddish cast; orange beard. Seedling# 73-59C: (
'Golden Zebra' x (seedling# 50-464 x
'Golden Zebra')) X
'Golden Wings'. El Dorado 1970.
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References
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From AIS Bulletin #197 April 1970 Introducing CORONADO'S QUEST (Golden Zebra sdlg. X Golden Wings) 39", M to L. Deep dull gold of the Spaniard search. Smooth red-gold with great depth of color. Does not burn. A tall iris with good stem and many flowers with good substance. Full, wide, slightly ruffled, semiflaring, larger flowers. Five judges recommended its introduction in 1967, but we have waited to increase stock. $25.00. El Dorado Iris. |
Jendel, M.C. (1970). A Real Challenge. Bulletin of the American Iris Society, 199(October 1970), 13. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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