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■(TB) 'Spacelab'
1983, Saxton
'Spacelab' (Donald Saxton, R. 1983). Seedling# 75-6. TB, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards light to medium yellow; falls light to medium lavender pink, 1/8" light red edge, medium red hafts; light yellow beard tipped light violet; ruffled. 'Cloud Capers' X 'Fireball'. Saxton Iris 1983. Exhibition Certificate 1981; Honorable Mention 1986.
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| From AIS Bulletin #249 April 1983 Introducing SPACELAB (Saxton '83). Sdlg. 75-6, TB, 32", M. S. light yellow; F. light lavender-pink blended into medium red-violet line signal with 1/8" light red band. Light yellow beards tipped light violet. Wide, semi- flaring form with wave ruffling. (Cloud Capers X Fireball). $25.00. Saxton Iris Garden. |
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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Spacelab01.JPG | manage | 70 K | 06 Dec 2014 - 16:03 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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Spacelab010.JPG | manage | 67 K | 31 Aug 2021 - 18:33 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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Spacelab02.JPG | manage | 69 K | 14 Apr 2014 - 11:15 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
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Spacelab03.jpg | manage | 68 K | 14 Apr 2014 - 11:16 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
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Spacelab12BHI.jpg | manage | 64 K | 04 May 2012 - 15:08 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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Spacelab3.jpg | manage | 52 K | 29 Nov 2013 - 19:41 | TerryLaurin | Photo by South Jersey Iris |
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SpacelabCT.jpg | manage | 50 K | 03 Nov 2011 - 15:26 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by C & T Iris Patch |
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spacelab5.JPG | manage | 187 K | 16 Jun 2024 - 01:23 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Sara Lyon |
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spacelab50.JPG | manage | 260 K | 16 Jun 2024 - 01:23 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Sara Lyon |
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spacelab51.JPG | manage | 247 K | 16 Jun 2024 - 01:23 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Sara Lyon |
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