■(TB) 'Hall Of Fame'
1972, Sexton
'Hall Of Fame' (
Neva Sexton, R. 1971). Seedling# 46-1966. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Salmon pink self; self beard. (
'New Frontier' x
'Festoon') X Hall seedling# 18-59. Sexton 1972. Honorable Mention 1974.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #204 January 1972 Introducing HALL OF FAME (Sexton '72) M. 36". (New Frontier x Festoon x Hall's Seedling 18-56). A rich salmon-pink self. Beautiful form with extra broad heavily substanced petals, closed standards and flaring falls. Well-branched stalks with nine to twelve blooms per stalk. The flowers are large like New Moon. Net $25.00. Sexton's Iris Garden. |
Historic Iris Preservation Society link. |
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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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