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■(TB) 'Orange Embers'

1993, Shockey

'Orange Embers' (Howard Shockey, R. 1992). Seedling# 88-236-A. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards orange (near RHS 28C), strongly flushed rose pink on lower central area; falls orange (near 28C); beards orange red (33B), large. Seedling# 86-253-A: ('Parfait Delight' x 'Piping Hot') X 'Classic Edition'. Arilian Acres 1993. Honorable Mention 1995.

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Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-GermanyPhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-GermanyPhoto by Country Delight IrisPhoto by Superstition Iris GardensPhoto from The Iris Farm

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From AIS Bulletin #288 January 1993 Introducing ORANGE EMBERS (H. Shockey) TB M 34". Bright medium dark orange with large, vibrant, fuzzy orange-red beards. Central areas of standards are rose blending to pink. Could well have been named "Energizer" for it blooms and blooms-and blooms. Up to 11 buds from three triple sockets and one double socket. Very strong, husky grower with heavy bloom and good increase. $30.00. Arilian Acres.
 

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 - 2011-03-07

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
IMG_3054-X2_orange_embers.jpgjpg IMG_3054-X2_orange_embers.jpg manage 227 K 21 Feb 2016 - 03:28 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
ORANGEEMBERS01.jpgjpg ORANGEEMBERS01.jpg manage 136 K 07 Dec 2015 - 14:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
ORANGEEMBERS02.jpgjpg ORANGEEMBERS02.jpg manage 107 K 02 Apr 2021 - 01:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
OrangeEmbers02.JPGJPG OrangeEmbers02.JPG manage 60 K 07 Apr 2014 - 14:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
OrangeEmbersIF.jpgjpg OrangeEmbersIF.jpg manage 31 K 28 Nov 2011 - 20:04 BetsyHiggins Photo from The Iris Farm
orangeembers2.jpgjpg orangeembers2.jpg manage 48 K 06 Apr 2013 - 14:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
orangeembers3.jpgjpg orangeembers3.jpg manage 49 K 15 May 2013 - 00:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
Topic revision: r15 - 26 Oct 2022, DougChyz
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