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■(TB) 'Upper Hand'

2005, Ghio

'Upper Hand' (Joseph Ghio, R. 2004). Seedling# 99-178-O. TB, 40" (102 cm), Late bloom. Standards old gold, red magenta at base and up midrib; falls electric violet, smooth mahogany shoulders and band; beards old gold tipped blue. 'Ransom Note' X 'Lenten Prayer'. Bay View 2005. Honorable Mention 2009.

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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 - 2011-03-07

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-- WilliamChaney - 2009-12-19
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
UpperHand01.jpgjpg UpperHand01.jpg manage 63 K 12 Apr 2015 - 01:38 TerryLaurin Photo by AIS Archives
UpperHand4.jpgjpg UpperHand4.jpg manage 68 K 18 Jul 2013 - 02:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Napa Country Iris Gardens
UpperHandHeidi05.jpgjpg UpperHandHeidi05.jpg manage 40 K 20 Dec 2009 - 07:23 Main.Bill photo of 'Upper Hand' by Heidi Soroken
UpperHand_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg UpperHand_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 67 K 17 Feb 2012 - 06:31 Main.janlauritzen taken at the AIS Portland National in 2006
upperhand01.jpgjpg upperhand01.jpg manage 76 K 07 Nov 2014 - 03:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
upperhand02.jpgjpg upperhand02.jpg manage 104 K 06 Nov 2015 - 13:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
upperhand03.jpgjpg upperhand03.jpg manage 93 K 11 Jul 2019 - 22:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
upperhand2.jpgjpg upperhand2.jpg manage 626 K 06 Jan 2016 - 20:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
upperhand3.jpgjpg upperhand3.jpg manage 50 K 10 Apr 2013 - 21:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
upperhand5.jpgjpg upperhand5.jpg manage 79 K 17 Nov 2013 - 04:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
upperhand7.jpgjpg upperhand7.jpg manage 173 K 29 Jan 2023 - 13:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
upperhand70.JPGJPG upperhand70.JPG manage 164 K 02 Sep 2023 - 02:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
upperhand71.JPGJPG upperhand71.JPG manage 154 K 17 Jun 2024 - 02:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
upperhand72.JPGJPG upperhand72.JPG manage 135 K 09 Nov 2024 - 03:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
upperhand73.JPGJPG upperhand73.JPG manage 129 K 12 Nov 2024 - 15:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
upperhand9.jpgjpg upperhand9.jpg manage 275 K 17 Jul 2022 - 01:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
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