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(TB) 'Plum Tart'

1948, Connell

'Plum Tart' (Clarence Phillips Connell, R. 1948) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-S7D.

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Original catalog description: Plum Tart (C. Connell, 1949) M. Christened by Mr. Robert E. Allen and most aptly so for the color is like a delectable plum tart with a dash of white meringue in the center. Many will remember this unique and fascinating iris that was blooming in the Douglas garden as well as here in 1948. A dark Perilla purple self except for the center of the falls which is white and on the upper part, this seems white painted on the surface in brush strokes rather than blended into the purple. The standards are conic and domed, the falls semi-flaring, the beard bronzy-purple. A long flower with smooth texture well carried on three way branching stalks. Mr. Connell and I watched this iris for several years and have always been drawn to it for the whole flower has an exotic touch that reminds one of Onco hybrids in its unusual yet attractive arrangement of color and the rather short foliage. 34 in. $7.50
Introduced by Fairmount Gardens in 1949 for $7.50. "Rich plum with white center."
 

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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