■(TB) 'Elizabeth Carol'
1986, Burch
'Elizabeth Carol' (
James Burch, R. 1982). Seedling 39-11. TB, 35" (89 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards reddish black (RHS 187B); falls reddish black (187A); rust (163A) beard. Steinhauer seedling 7301X
'Dark Ritual'. Burch Iris 1986. Exhibition Certificate 1980; High Commendation 1983.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #261 April 1986 Introducing ELIZABETH CAROL-TB (Steinhauer 7301 X Dark Ritual) This beautiful near black, velvety self has slightly ruffled flowers. It does appear to be black when in bud and first opened but brightens to red-black as the blossom matures. It has 3 branches with 7 buds. EC '80, HC '83. $25.00. Burch Iris Garden. |
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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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