From AIS Bulletin #228 Winter 1978 Introducing SOUTHLAND GRAPE-TB, 34", L. (71-6B). A glowing orange-brown beard (RHS 25A) on this dark violet self (83A) calls for your attention as you enter the garden. The beard remains brilliant as the falls fade slightly to RHS 86B around it. There are 7-9 buds on 3-4 branches. Fertile both ways. Received much praise at the Memphis Convention. (Royal Heritage X Black Swan). $25.00. Burch Iris Gardens. |
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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I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | Southland-GrapeCT.jpg | manage | 51 K | 03 Nov 2011 - 20:50 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by C & T Iris Patch |
JPG | SouthlandGrape01.JPG | manage | 64 K | 06 Dec 2014 - 15:50 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | SouthlandGrape02.JPG | manage | 88 K | 31 Aug 2021 - 18:25 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | SouthlandGrapeBHI.JPG | manage | 229 K | 23 Nov 2011 - 01:11 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | southladgrape08.JPG | manage | 68 K | 25 Sep 2015 - 02:24 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Pat Canter |
JPG | southlandgrape01.JPG | manage | 100 K | 25 Oct 2014 - 14:00 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5. |
JPG | southlandgrape02.JPG | manage | 95 K | 16 Apr 2014 - 13:18 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5. |
JPG | southlandgrape03.JPG | manage | 85 K | 16 Apr 2014 - 14:19 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5. |
JPG | southlandgrape04.JPG | manage | 82 K | 17 Jun 2014 - 20:28 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
JPG | southlandgrape05.JPG | manage | 89 K | 17 Jun 2014 - 20:30 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection |
JPG | southlandgrape06.JPG | manage | 74 K | 08 Jul 2014 - 02:56 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection |
JPG | southlandgrape07.JPG | manage | 61 K | 20 Jul 2015 - 02:54 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5. |
JPG | southlandgrape08.JPG | manage | 71 K | 29 Sep 2015 - 19:52 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Pat Canter |
JPG | southlandgrape09.JPG | manage | 59 K | 03 Oct 2015 - 19:24 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Pat Canter |
jpg | southlandgrape1.jpg | manage | 292 K | 19 Mar 2019 - 14:58 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5 |
JPG | southlandgrape2.JPG | manage | 104 K | 27 Mar 2019 - 13:01 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5 |
JPG | southlandgrape3.JPG | manage | 94 K | 01 Apr 2019 - 15:12 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5 |
jpg | southlandgrape_jb.jpg | manage | 18 K | 13 May 2013 - 01:03 | Main.Harloiris | photo Wilson Banner Ranch Iris Garden |