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■(TB) 'Space Dragon'
1974, Osborne
'Space Dragon' (Manley Osborne, R. 1973). Seedling# 2-19. TB, 38" (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards tannish (RHS 167A); falls violet (84C) washed, blending to 1/4" edging of brown (168A) yellow beard ending in long tannish spoons. 'New Moon' X 'Spooned Blaze'. Osborne 1974.
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| From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing SPACE DRAGON (Manley C. Osborne, 1974) Seedling 2-19. A Space Age charmer for those who love the unusual. The rugged SPACE DRAGON is a blend, with tan standards and violet washed falls blending to a brownish border, though newly opened flowers give a somewhat more red effect. Tannish spoons. $25.00. Manley Osborne. |
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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Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.-- MarilynCampbell - 2010-02-18
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SpaceDragonBHI.JPG | manage | 53 K | 23 Nov 2011 - 01:10 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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SpaceDragonBHI1.JPG | manage | 101 K | 31 Aug 2021 - 18:30 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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spacedragon01.jpg | manage | 98 K | 29 Apr 2015 - 02:18 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens |
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spacedragon7.JPG | manage | 174 K | 17 May 2025 - 19:26 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden |
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spacedragon70.JPG | manage | 183 K | 17 May 2025 - 19:27 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden |
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spacedragon71.JPG | manage | 143 K | 17 May 2025 - 19:27 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden |
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spacedragon9.JPG | manage | 143 K | 04 Dec 2022 - 15:00 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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spacedragon90.JPG | manage | 132 K | 04 Dec 2022 - 15:00 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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spacedragon91.JPG | manage | 150 K | 04 Dec 2022 - 15:01 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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spacedragon92.JPG | manage | 183 K | 15 Jul 2023 - 02:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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