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◼(TB) 'Battle Of The Bands'

2011, Sutton

'Battle Of The Bands' (Michael Sutton, R. 2010) Seedling U-308-B. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to midseason bloom and rebloom. Standards bright yellow, white edge veined yellow; style arms yellow, pale cream edge; Falls red purple (RHS 59C) infused darker, white area around beards blending to 1/4" violet blue band on top half of petal, 1/4" yellow brown band on lower half of petal; beards yellow; ruffled; pronounced sweet fragrance. Seedling S-481: ('Connie Sue' x Ghio seedling 98-3F, 'Applause Line' pollen parent) X 'Mountain Sunrise'. Sutton 2011.  Honorable Mention 2013.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones 9

See below:

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References

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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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BobPries - 2012-06-28
  • Blooms well in zone 9b. -- WikiGuest - 02 May 2024
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Battle01.JPGJPG Battle01.JPG manage 84 K 12 Feb 2015 - 20:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Tara Perennial Farm,Owen Sound,Ontario
BattleOfTheBands01.jpgjpg BattleOfTheBands01.jpg manage 77 K 09 Oct 2014 - 03:19 TerryLaurin Photo by Napa Country Iris Garden
BattleOfTheBands04.jpgjpg BattleOfTheBands04.jpg manage 115 K 28 Oct 2016 - 21:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Pilmore Gardens
BattleOfTheBands2.jpgjpg BattleOfTheBands2.jpg manage 62 K 04 Aug 2013 - 19:40 TerryLaurin Photo by Sutton's Iris Gardens
BattleOfTheBandsWP.jpgjpg BattleOfTheBandsWP.jpg manage 62 K 13 Jul 2013 - 19:36 BetsyHiggins Photo by Will Plotner-Wildwood Gardens
BattleoftheBands02.JPGJPG BattleoftheBands02.JPG manage 101 K 07 Mar 2016 - 19:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Tara Perrenial Farm-Owen Sound,Ont.
battleof01.jpgjpg battleof01.jpg manage 57 K 20 Apr 2015 - 02:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
battleofthebands01.jpgjpg battleofthebands01.jpg manage 76 K 01 Nov 2014 - 21:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
battleofthebands02.JPGJPG battleofthebands02.JPG manage 57 K 29 Nov 2014 - 02:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen at Tara Perennial Farm,Owen Sound,Ontario
battleofthebands03.JPGJPG battleofthebands03.JPG manage 92 K 18 Dec 2014 - 13:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Tara Perennial Farm,Owen Sound,Ontario
battleofthebands04.jpgjpg battleofthebands04.jpg manage 660 K 30 Dec 2015 - 02:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
battleofthebands040.JPGJPG battleofthebands040.JPG manage 123 K 27 Feb 2025 - 03:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Susan Carroll-Country Delight Iris
battleofthebands05.jpgjpg battleofthebands05.jpg manage 513 K 19 Dec 2019 - 15:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
battleofthebands06.jpgjpg battleofthebands06.jpg manage 178 K 30 Jun 2020 - 21:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
battleofthebands07.JPGJPG battleofthebands07.JPG manage 180 K 23 Nov 2020 - 15:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
battleofthebands08.JPGJPG battleofthebands08.JPG manage 230 K 23 Nov 2020 - 15:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
battleofthebands1.jpgjpg battleofthebands1.jpg manage 71 K 22 Oct 2013 - 20:50 Main.Harloiris photo Delane Langton AIS Dallas 2013
battleofthebands2.jpgjpg battleofthebands2.jpg manage 71 K 22 Oct 2013 - 20:51 Main.Harloiris photo Delane Langton AIS Dallas 2013
battleofthebands3.jpgjpg battleofthebands3.jpg manage 178 K 01 Mar 2018 - 03:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Sutton's Iris Gardens
battleofthebands4.jpgjpg battleofthebands4.jpg manage 150 K 15 Apr 2016 - 20:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Howard Dash-Picacho Mountain Iris
battleofthebands5.JPGJPG battleofthebands5.JPG manage 92 K 30 Dec 2013 - 16:34 TerryLaurin Photo by K.Brewitt 2013 Dallas Convention
battleofthebands6.JPGJPG battleofthebands6.JPG manage 77 K 30 Dec 2013 - 16:36 TerryLaurin Photo by K.Brewitt 2013 Dallas Convention
battleofthebands9.jpgjpg battleofthebands9.jpg manage 172 K 22 Jan 2023 - 16:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
battleofthebands91.JPGJPG battleofthebands91.JPG manage 99 K 08 Oct 2023 - 01:42 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
iris Battle of the bands (1).JPGJPG iris Battle of the bands (1).JPG manage 401 K 22 Jan 2023 - 10:39 EliseAMANN Battle Of The Bands fleur
iris Battle of the bands (2).JPGJPG iris Battle of the bands (2).JPG manage 436 K 22 Jan 2023 - 10:39 EliseAMANN Battle Of The Bands barbe
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