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■(TB) 'Alta Marea'

2003, Bianco

'Alta Marea' ( Augusto Bianco, R. 2003). Seedling 848. TB, 38" (96 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards light blue, base darker; style arms lavender blue; Falls pale sky blue; beards lilac, frosted hair tips; heavily laced; slight spicy fragrance. 'Aldo Ratti' sibling X ('Glory Story' x 'Shipshape'). Iride 2003.

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30947 1424100412387 3763129 n.jpgAlta Marea fl.jpgALTAMAREA2.jpgALTAMAREA2bh2.jpgAltaMarea DSD 4180.JPG

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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.

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-09-13
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30947_1424100412387_3763129_n.jpgjpg 30947_1424100412387_3763129_n.jpg manage 61 K 21 Jan 2015 - 17:26 Main.sscordo  
ALTAMAREA2.jpgjpg ALTAMAREA2.jpg manage 61 K 22 Nov 2013 - 22:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Augusto Bianco-biancoiride-Gabiano-Italy
ALTAMAREA2bh2.jpgjpg ALTAMAREA2bh2.jpg manage 23 K 03 Jan 2017 - 20:20 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
AltaMarea_DSD_4180.JPGJPG AltaMarea_DSD_4180.JPG manage 150 K 31 Jan 2021 - 16:56 SharleneSutter www.dasIrisFeld.ch in Oetlishausen, Switzerland - photo by Sharlene Sutter
Alta_Marea_fl.jpgjpg Alta_Marea_fl.jpg manage 38 K 02 Mar 2011 - 05:56 %LDAP{"sAMAccountName=IrisP" format="$displayName"}%  
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