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■(BB) 'Butter Girl'

1979, Hamblen

'Butter Girl' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1978). Seedling #M73-06J. BB, 26.5" (67 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards full yellow (RHS 9C) with greenish midrib; falls white with dark yellow(12A) hafts and edges; orange (23A) beard. 'Little Swinger' X seedling #70-25F: ('Misty Dawn' x 'Dove Wings'). Mission Bell 1979. Honorable Mention 1981; Award of Merit 1983.

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From AIS Bulletin #232 Winter 1979 Introducing BUTTER GIRL. ML, 68 cm. Well proportioned, dainty BB. Domed, closed stands of yellow (RHS 9C) with green-toned midribs. White, semi-flaring falls with hafts and laced edging of yellow (12A). Orange (23A) beards. S-curved branches carry 8 buds. Little Swinger X (Misty Dawn x Dove Wings). HC '78. No.M73-06J. $15.00. Mission Bell.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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buttergirl02.JPGJPG buttergirl02.JPG manage 59 K 25 Jun 2014 - 03:10 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
buttergirl03.JPGJPG buttergirl03.JPG manage 77 K 26 Jun 2014 - 02:44 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Bee Warburton slide collection
buttergirl9.JPGJPG buttergirl9.JPG manage 402 K 18 Jan 2021 - 13:45 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 2003 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
Topic revision: r14 - 26 Jan 2023, Harloiris
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