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■(TB) 'Red Unicorn'

1962, Austin

'Red Unicorn' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1961). Seedling# 8204. TB, 38" (97 cm). Late midseason bloom. Color Class-R3D. Standards deep crimson; falls deeper crimson. 'Placerita' X 'Mulberry Snow'. Rainbow 1962.

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Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris GardensPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

References:

From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: RED UNICORN (Austin '62) ML-38" Smoothest, deepest red & best formed among red Horned Iris. Horns about 1" long, needle-sharp, deep red, extending down from the heavy bronze-gold beard, & gracefully arched upward. Color is deep crimson, close to a true self. Plenty of pollen. (Piacerita X Mulberry Snow). Regularly $7.50; on $15 order 2 for $5.95; on $25 order 3 for $4.95.
 

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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RedUnicornBHI.JPGJPG RedUnicornBHI.JPG manage 39 K 21 Nov 2011 - 16:03 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
redunicorn.JPGJPG redunicorn.JPG manage 708 K 23 Jul 2018 - 02:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
redunicorn1.JPGJPG redunicorn1.JPG manage 497 K 23 Jul 2018 - 02:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
redunicorn5.JPGJPG redunicorn5.JPG manage 200 K 15 Jul 2023 - 02:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
redunicorn50.JPGJPG redunicorn50.JPG manage 182 K 28 Jan 2024 - 14:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
redunicorn51.JPGJPG redunicorn51.JPG manage 120 K 28 Jan 2024 - 14:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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