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■(TB) 'Better Than Butter'

2010, Black

'Better Than Butter' (Paul Black, R. 2010). Seedling# N36A. TB, 41" (104 cm). Early to late bloom. Standards white, narrow bright yellow bands; style arms white, yellow crests; falls light medium yellow darkening toward edge, narrow muted gold band; beards pale yellow base tipped light tangerine; slight musky fragrance. 'Jersey Bounce' X seedling# K142A: ('Secret Admirer' x 'Chiffon Ruffles'). Mid-America 2010. Honorable Mention 2012; Award of Merit 2014.

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References

From Mid-America Garden catalog, 2010: BETTER THAN BUTTER (Black ‘10) TB Early-Late 41” (104cm). This buttery confection will make your mouth water. Ruffled standards are bright white edged glittering bright yellow. White and yellow styles arch above round, flared falls of light yellow blending darker toward edges that are narrowly banded darker gold. Soft tangerine beards add a lovely contrast. Three branches and rebranch provide 8-9 buds. Clumps are very bright and showy. You can't ignore something that is Better than Butter! Thank you to Kathy Chilton for the nice name. Sdlg. N36A: Jersey Bounce X (Secret Admirer x Chiffon Ruffles). $50.00.
 

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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- RolandDejoux - 2010-01-20
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BETTERTHANBUTTER X.jpgjpg BETTERTHANBUTTER X.jpg manage 57 K 25 Sep 2019 - 03:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris-Iris du Grand Barbu-France
BETTERTHENBUTTER9.jpgjpg BETTERTHENBUTTER9.jpg manage 188 K 30 Mar 2021 - 02:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
BETTER_THAN_BUTTER.jpgjpg BETTER_THAN_BUTTER.jpg manage 73 K 20 Jan 2010 - 11:40 Main.Laymont+ by Mid-America Garden Oregon USA
BETTER_THAN_BUTTER01.JPGJPG BETTER_THAN_BUTTER01.JPG manage 277 K 21 Feb 2022 - 15:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
BETTER_THAN_BUTTER02.JPGJPG BETTER_THAN_BUTTER02.JPG manage 244 K 21 Feb 2022 - 15:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Paul Black-Mid America Garden
BetterthanButter9.jpgjpg BetterthanButter9.jpg manage 193 K 22 Sep 2021 - 22:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-Australia
better_than_butter.JPGJPG better_than_butter.JPG manage 3 MB 06 Nov 2016 - 21:37 Main.pereginsk Photo by Iryna Lukava, Ukraine
betterthabutter02.jpgjpg betterthabutter02.jpg manage 41 K 26 Apr 2014 - 17:42 Main.TLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
betterthanbutter.jpgjpg betterthanbutter.jpg manage 71 K 22 Oct 2013 - 20:54 Main.Harloiris photo Delane Langton AIS Dallas 2013
betterthanbutter01.jpgjpg betterthanbutter01.jpg manage 62 K 01 Nov 2014 - 21:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
betterthanbutter02.JPGJPG betterthanbutter02.JPG manage 57 K 23 Aug 2015 - 03:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Across Iris Lanes Garden
betterthanbutter03.jpgjpg betterthanbutter03.jpg manage 92 K 25 Aug 2015 - 23:09 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mikey Lango-Taken at 2015 AIS Convention
betterthanbutter04.jpgjpg betterthanbutter04.jpg manage 129 K 16 Mar 2017 - 14:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
betterthanbutter05.jpegjpeg betterthanbutter05.jpeg manage 64 K 22 Oct 2018 - 01:37 Main.TLaurin Photo by Viktor Karpenko-Ukraine
betterthanbutter07.jpgjpg betterthanbutter07.jpg manage 439 K 19 Dec 2019 - 19:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
betterthanbutter1.jpgjpg betterthanbutter1.jpg manage 238 K 01 Oct 2016 - 21:23 Main.TLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
betterthanbutter2.jpgjpg betterthanbutter2.jpg manage 30 K 31 Jul 2017 - 01:45 Main.TLaurin Photo by Loktev's Iris Garden-Russia
betterthanbutter3.jpgjpg betterthanbutter3.jpg manage 80 K 04 Nov 2013 - 03:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
betterthanbutter4.jpgjpg betterthanbutter4.jpg manage 52 K 23 Nov 2013 - 04:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
betterthanbutter6.jpgjpg betterthanbutter6.jpg manage 50 K 12 Sep 2019 - 15:52 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riversdale Irises-Australia.
betterthanbutter60.JPGJPG betterthanbutter60.JPG manage 236 K 27 Nov 2022 - 15:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riversdale Irises-Australia
betterthanbutter7.JPGJPG betterthanbutter7.JPG manage 122 K 08 Jan 2024 - 21:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kenneth Fenn-Newbridge-Victoria-Australia
betterthanbutter8.jpgjpg betterthanbutter8.jpg manage 298 K 19 Nov 2019 - 00:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
betterthanbutter80.JPGJPG betterthanbutter80.JPG manage 151 K 26 Jan 2024 - 14:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
betterthanbutter9.JPGJPG betterthanbutter9.JPG manage 131 K 29 Nov 2023 - 15:05 Main.TLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
betterthanbutter90.JPGJPG betterthanbutter90.JPG manage 141 K 29 Nov 2023 - 15:07 Main.TLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
betterthanbutterkate.JPGJPG betterthanbutterkate.JPG manage 281 K 22 Dec 2021 - 21:43 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-Taken at 2016 AIS National Convention
Topic revision: r49 - 26 Jan 2024, TLaurin
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