(TB) 'Eclat'
1933, Gage
'Eclat' (
L. Merton Gage, R. 1933) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class S4M.
'Mary Gibson' x yellow seedling.
Sunnyside Gardens 1933.
* The original description of 'Eclat' did not appear in the 1933 catalog but rather was listed the following year in 1934 in the "1933 Introductions" section.
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ECLAT—(SD-1)—(Gage, 1933). Flowers of fine form and substance on well-placed, tall, graceful stalks. Wax yellow overlaid with pink, blending into a bright orange color effect. Bright orange beard. Good size flowers and free blooming. Medium to late. Height, 36-38 inches. $5.00. [Sunnyside Gardens 1934, Original* Catalog Description]. |
ECLAT (Gage 1934) M. 34". A dainty iris of rather small proportions of pink and copper blending; the flower is very attractive and when unfolding resembles a rosebud. An ideal cut flower. $1 .00. [1937 Quality Gardens catalog, Freeport, IL]. |
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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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