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■(TB) 'Buttercup Bower'

1961, Tompkins

'Buttercup Bower' (Chet Tompkins, R. 1960). Seedling# 58-112. TB, 38" (97 cm). Midseason to very late bloom. Color Class Y1L, Lemon-cream self. 'Bright Sight' X 'Butterhorn'. Fleur de Lis 1961. Honorable Mention 1962.

This iris exhibits purple-based foliage.

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References:

From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: BUTTERCUP BOWER (Tomp. '61) E.L. 38 in. (Bright Sight x Butterhorn). From a brilliant yellow sister to Ful1 Voltage comes this rich creamy lemon and buttercup yellow recessive. Broad, gently waved petals of heavy substance and superb form of flower as well as a great many buds on the strong, beautifully branched stalks makes this a perfect garden piece. H.M. 1963. 15.00.
 

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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-10-21
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
ButtercupBower01.JPGJPG ButtercupBower01.JPG manage 60 K 21 Nov 2014 - 21:42 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ButtercupBower03.jpgjpg ButtercupBower03.jpg manage 95 K 01 Jun 2014 - 20:55 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
ButtercupBower04.jpgjpg ButtercupBower04.jpg manage 70 K 02 Jun 2014 - 01:57 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
ButtercupBowerEI.jpgjpg ButtercupBowerEI.jpg manage 29 K 09 Dec 2012 - 15:59 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
Buttercup_Bower.JPGJPG Buttercup_Bower.JPG manage 54 K 31 Jan 2011 - 15:41 IrisP  
TB-Buttercup-Bower.jpgjpg TB-Buttercup-Bower.jpg manage 74 K 25 Oct 2010 - 17:39 EleanorHutchison Don McQueen photo, London, Ont, Canada Z5
buttercup01.jpgjpg buttercup01.jpg manage 64 K 17 May 2015 - 03:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
buttercupbower01.JPGJPG buttercupbower01.JPG manage 86 K 25 Oct 2014 - 13:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
buttercupbower02.JPGJPG buttercupbower02.JPG manage 66 K 06 May 2014 - 19:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
buttercupbower03.JPGJPG buttercupbower03.JPG manage 69 K 01 Dec 2014 - 03:19 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
buttercupbower04.JPGJPG buttercupbower04.JPG manage 49 K 01 Dec 2014 - 03:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
buttercupbower05.JPGJPG buttercupbower05.JPG manage 137 K 17 Feb 2022 - 20:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
buttercupbower07.JPGJPG buttercupbower07.JPG manage 181 K 12 Apr 2020 - 21:08 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-London,Ont.-Canada Zone 5
buttercupbower9.jpgjpg buttercupbower9.jpg manage 161 K 18 Feb 2023 - 03:35 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
buttercupbower90.jpgjpg buttercupbower90.jpg manage 178 K 18 Feb 2023 - 03:35 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
Topic revision: r26 - 18 Feb 2023, TLaurin
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