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■(TB) 'Violet Harmony'

1952, Lowry

'Violet Harmony' (Edith Lowry, R. 1948). Seedling# L5-42. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class B1M, Medium violet self; beards light yellow . 'Snow Flurry' X 'Cloud Castle'. Lowry 1952. High Commendation 1948, 1949; Honorable Mention 1952; President's Cup 1953; Judge's Joice 1953; Award of Merit 1954; American Dykes Medal 1957; Nelson Award 1967.

The early version of President's Cup was awarded from 1947 thru 1955 when the name was changed to the Franklin Cook Memorial Cup. In the AIS Encyclopedia this early award is listed under the Franklin Cook Memorial Cup which is where the above President's Cup link points to.

See below:
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References:

From AIS Bulletin #125 April 1952 Introducing Violet Harmony. H.C. '48 (Snow Flurry x Cloud Castle). A large ruffled violet self with semi-flaring falls, closed standards and sturdy stalk. A vigorous grower with an exceptionally long season of bloom. Midseason. 40", $15.00. Lowry Gardens.
'Violet Harmony'- Edith Lowry, R. 1948). Seedling# L5-42. TB, height 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1M, Medium violet self; beards light yellow. Snow Flurry X Cloud Castle. Lowry 1952. High Commendation 1949; Honorable Mention 1952; Cook's Cup 1953; Award of Merit 1954; American Dykes Medal 1957.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07


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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-01-17
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Violet-Harmony090.jpgjpg Violet-Harmony090.jpg manage 55 K 07 Nov 2021 - 01:33 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
VioletHarmony01.JPGJPG VioletHarmony01.JPG manage 73 K 09 Dec 2014 - 15:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
VioletHarmony010.JPGJPG VioletHarmony010.JPG manage 76 K 04 Sep 2021 - 01:18 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
VioletHarmony02.JPEGJPEG VioletHarmony02.JPEG manage 13 K 10 May 2014 - 01:36 Main.TLaurin Photo courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website
VioletHarmony04.JPGJPG VioletHarmony04.JPG manage 145 K 01 Sep 2016 - 15:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
VioletHarmony11.JPGJPG VioletHarmony11.JPG manage 77 K 23 Jan 2022 - 14:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mike Unser at Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
VioletHarmony12BHI.jpgjpg VioletHarmony12BHI.jpg manage 98 K 08 May 2012 - 17:45 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
VioletHarmony9.jpgjpg VioletHarmony9.jpg manage 222 K 01 Oct 2021 - 02:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-Australia
VioletHarmonyAA.jpgjpg VioletHarmonyAA.jpg manage 32 K 20 Feb 2011 - 18:58 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Argyle Acres
VioletHarmony_by_JanLauritzen2.jpgjpg VioletHarmony_by_JanLauritzen2.jpg manage 71 K 23 Oct 2010 - 07:06 Main.janlauritzen Taken in my garden in Southern CA
VioletHarmony_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpgjpg VioletHarmony_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpg manage 71 K 23 Oct 2010 - 07:07 Main.janlauritzen Taken in my garden in Southern CA
VioletHarmony_by_JanLauritzen_3.jpgjpg VioletHarmony_by_JanLauritzen_3.jpg manage 69 K 23 Oct 2010 - 07:06 Main.janlauritzen Taken in my garden in Southern CA
ViolteHarmonyLowry48.JPGJPG ViolteHarmonyLowry48.JPG manage 67 K 08 Jan 2013 - 21:11 KentPfeiffer Taken at the Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska on May 4, 2012
violet01.jpgjpg violet01.jpg manage 119 K 02 May 2015 - 21:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
violetharmony01.jpgjpg violetharmony01.jpg manage 50 K 23 Aug 2014 - 02:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Iris City Gardens
violetharmony02.jpgjpg violetharmony02.jpg manage 23 K 13 Sep 2014 - 17:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
violetharmony020.JPGJPG violetharmony020.JPG manage 175 K 10 Feb 2024 - 19:19 Main.TLaurin Photo by Seagate Nurseries-Long Sutton Bypass-Long Sutton-United Kingdom
violetharmony03.JPGJPG violetharmony03.JPG manage 83 K 19 Jun 2014 - 21:01 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
violetharmony04.jpgjpg violetharmony04.jpg manage 56 K 22 Jul 2014 - 20:05 Main.TLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
violetharmony05.jpgjpg violetharmony05.jpg manage 140 K 21 Mar 2017 - 14:13 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
violetharmony08.JPGJPG violetharmony08.JPG manage 206 K 30 Mar 2020 - 21:27 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
violetharmony09.JPGJPG violetharmony09.JPG manage 208 K 30 Mar 2020 - 21:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
violetharmony1.jpgjpg violetharmony1.jpg manage 323 K 07 Feb 2017 - 15:26 Main.TLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
violetharmony9.JPGJPG violetharmony9.JPG manage 451 K 09 Nov 2020 - 16:43 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the 1958 C.A. Cruickshank catalogue by Terry Laurin
violetharmonydg.jpgjpg violetharmonydg.jpg manage 63 K 17 Jan 2010 - 17:21 Main.htb ©2005 Laurie Frazer
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