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■(TB) 'Pink Unicorn'

1960, Austin

'Pink Unicorn' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1959). Seedling# 547. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-O1P. Horned beard. Seedling x 'Twilight Sky'. Rainbow 1960.

See below:
Photo from the 2019 AIS Convention - Wayne MesserPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto scanned from the 1960 Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog by Terry LaurinPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek GardenPhoto by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens

References:

From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: PINK UNICORN (Austin '60) M-36. My color photo tells the story. Horns sometimes feathered or forked in a manner most intriguing, never before seen. Has good pollen & sets seed. Pollen parent of Spooned Delight. Regularly $4.00; on $15 order 2 for $3.60; on $25 order 3 for $3.40.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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Pink Unicorn.jpgjpg Pink Unicorn.jpg manage 639 K 06 Sep 2020 - 11:49 WayneMesser Photo from the 2019 AIS Convention - Wayne Messer
PinkUnicorn01.JPGJPG PinkUnicorn01.JPG manage 181 K 08 Dec 2016 - 16:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
PinkUnicornBHI.jpgjpg PinkUnicornBHI.jpg manage 261 K 20 Nov 2011 - 21:32 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
PinkUnicornBHI1.JPGJPG PinkUnicornBHI1.JPG manage 96 K 28 Aug 2021 - 10:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
pinkunicorn1.JPGJPG pinkunicorn1.JPG manage 103 K 13 Apr 2020 - 20:35 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1960 Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog by Terry Laurin
pinkunicorn5.JPGJPG pinkunicorn5.JPG manage 210 K 19 Apr 2024 - 02:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
pinkunicorn50.JPGJPG pinkunicorn50.JPG manage 195 K 19 Apr 2024 - 02:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
pinkunicorndelane.jpgjpg pinkunicorndelane.jpg manage 153 K 27 Nov 2021 - 13:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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