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■(TB) 'Sunburst'

1937, Mitchell

'Sunburst' (Sidney B. Mitchell, R. 1937) TB. Midseason bloom, Color Class Y4D. ('Alta California') x (('Shekinah' x 'Argentina') x ('Alcazar' x 'Esplendido')). Salbach 1937.

See below:
Wister Iris 150 -- Iris T.B. Sunburst 65-15 (2).jpg

References:

 
SUNBURST (Mitchell), a deep yellow, almost as dark as Naranja, good branching stems-the form of the flowers is quite good, but they look a bit soft. [G. L. Pilkington, "Iris Notes", A.I.S. Bulletin 74 (July 1939): 32.]
 
See John C. Wister Collection, Scott Arboretum Archives, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Wister%20Iris%20150%20--%20Iris%20T.B.%20Sunburst%2065-15.jpg

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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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
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