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■(TB) 'Touch Of Envy'

1974, Hamner

'Touch Of Envy' (Bernard Hamner, R. 1973). Seedling# 70-7. TB, 33" (84 cm). Midseason bloom. Orient pink (RHS 36B), highlighted by greenish wash on shoulders and edges; orange beard. ('Mission Sunset' x ('Nike' x 'New Frontier')) X 'Spanish Flair'. Hamner 1974. Honorable Mention 1975.

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

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From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing TOUCH OF ENVY: TB, 32-34", M. As the name implies, this novelty orient pink self is highlighted by a greenish wash on the shoulder and petal edges. Unopened buds are an exciting chartreuse green. A novelty iris that reblooms in the home garden. ((Mission Sunset x (Nike x New Frontier)) X Spanish Flair. EC San Diego 1973. $25.00. Hamner's Iris Garden.
'Touch Of Envy' Historic Iris Preservation Society link.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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.

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

I	Attachment	Action	Size	Date	Who	Comment
JPG	TouchOfEnvyBHI.JPG	manage	38 K	23 Nov 2011 - 23:02	BetsyHiggins	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

Topic revision: r10 - 06 Nov 2024, DelaneHLangton

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