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■(TB) 'The Knockout'

1948, Muhlestein

'The Knockout' (Tell Muhlestein, R.1948) TB. Late midseason bloom. Color Class Y4L. 'Remembrance' x ('Ming Yellow' x 'Prairie Sunset'). Tell 1951.

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Photo taken by David Potembski in my garden, 2023. Finksburg, MDPhoto taken by David Potembski in my garden, 2023. Finksburg, MD. Close upPhoto by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
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From Tell’s Iris Garden catalog, 1951: THE KNOCKOUT (Muhlestein). Midseason. (Remembrance x sdg.: Ming Yellow x Prairie Sunset.) Rich yellow standards, falls lighter brushed heavy yellow on the hafts, each side of the deep orange beard. A clean and delightful combination. Should be useful for breeding lovely yellows, pinks and blends for the flower is large and full in all parts. 36 inches. No. 46-76 C. $5.00
 

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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IMG_6671.jpegjpeg IMG_6671.jpeg manage 1 MB 12 May 2023 - 12:19 DavidPotembski Photo taken by David Potembski in my garden, 2023. Finksburg, MD
IMG_6674.jpegjpeg IMG_6674.jpeg manage 1 MB 12 May 2023 - 12:21 DavidPotembski Photo taken by David Potembski in my garden, 2023. Finksburg, MD. Close up
TheKnockout11.JPGJPG TheKnockout11.JPG manage 77 K 02 Sep 2021 - 11:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
TheKnockout12BHI.jpgjpg TheKnockout12BHI.jpg manage 42 K 06 May 2012 - 14:58 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
TheKnockoutBHI.JPGJPG TheKnockoutBHI.JPG manage 124 K 23 Nov 2011 - 21:32 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
theknockout.JPGJPG theknockout.JPG manage 539 K 30 Jul 2018 - 21:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
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