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■(TB) 'Potpourri'

1976, Hamblen

'Potpourri' (Melba Hamblen, R. 1975). Seedling# H68-32F. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards smoky lilac-pink, deepening at base; falls near violet (RHS 83A) with infusion of Wilson 934/2; burnt orange beard. 'Touché' X 'Lightning Ridge'. Mission Bell 1976. Honorable Mention 1977.

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From AIS Bulletin #221 April 1976 Introducing POTPOURRI. EL, 34". A happy riot of color. Stds. of smoky lilac-pink deeper at base, open just enough to show the medley of color within-strong midribs; semi-flaring falls, violet infused with plum purple; wide burnt orange beards. Lightly ruffled. Low branching, many buds. Touche X Lightning Ridge. #H68-32F. HC '75. $25.00. Mission Bell.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
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.

Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade

Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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.

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I	Attachment	Action	Size	Date	Who	Comment
jpg	Potpourri12BHI.jpg	manage	101 K	29 Apr 2012 - 20:05	Main.Betsy881	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
jpg	potpourri01.jpg	manage	94 K	23 Oct 2015 - 22:50	Main.TLaurin	Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia

Topic revision: r12 - 25 Jul 2023, Harloiris

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