■(TB) 'Melted Butter'
1994, Fan
'Melted Butter' (
Chun Fan, R. 1992). Seedling# F-19-86. TB, 39" (99 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards white infused butter yellow on midrib; falls white, butter yellow spray extending halfway down, yellow pleated edge; beards bright orange yellow (RHS 17A), 1/2" melted butter tip; slight sweet fragrance.
'Cup Race' X
'Coral Beauty'. Fan's Iris 1994.
Honorable Mention 1996,
Award of Merit 1999.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #293 April 1994 Introducing MELTED BUTTER Sdlg. F86-19, TB, 39" (99cm), M-ML. S. white infused butter yellow on midrib; F. white with spray of butter yellow extending halfway down, yellow pleated edge; bright orange yellow (RHS 17A) beard, 1/2" melted butter tip. Cup Race X Coral Beauty. HC 1991. $40 plus $3 postage & handling. Chun Fan. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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