■(JI) 'Koto Harp Strings'
2016, Harris
'Koto Harp Strings' (
Chad Harris, R. 2015) Seedling 08JE1. JI (6 falls), 48" (122 cm), Very late bloom. Style arms white, flared upright white crest edged violet-blue (RHS 92A); Falls violet-blue (90B), predominant sharp white ray pattern to within ¼˝ of edge forming a distinct rim, small soft yellow (8A) signal.
'Night Angel' X
'Frosted Intrigue'. Mt. Pleasant 2016.
Honorable Mention 2019;
Award of Merit 2021;
Payne Medal 2023.
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From Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm catalog 2016: Koto Harp Strings. Round blue violet with sharp white rays, white crests edged in blue, very late bloom season. Seedling 08JE1. ‘Night Angel’ X ‘Frosted Intrigue’. 6-8 inch Blooms are held tall on 48 inch stems. 1-3 branches carrying 4-7 buds with very good bloom sequence. $35.00 plus Shipping and Handling. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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