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■(JI) 'Tuptim'

1974, Rich

'Tuptim' (Lois Rich, R. 1974). Seedling K64-1A. JI, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards white, sharply veined dark blue-violet; falls same, lemon yellow signal; deep violet styles edged white. Seedling K59-4E: (Maddocks seedling x Marx seedling) X seedling K59-4A. Melrose Gardens 1974.

Awards: Honorable Mention 1975, Judges' Choice 1975; Judges' Choice 1976; Payne Award 1978.

See below:

IMG 2604-X2 tuptim.jpgtuptim01.jpgtuptim02.JPGtuptim03.jpgtuptim04.jpgtuptim1-17.jpgtuptim2-17.jpgtuptim5.JPGTuptim by JanLauritzen.jpgtuptin1.JPG
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References:

Awaiting original catalog description
'Tuptim' Historic Iris Preservation Society link.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-05-08
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
IMG_2604-X2_tuptim.jpgjpg IMG_2604-X2_tuptim.jpg manage 283 K 20 Feb 2016 - 06:01 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
Tuptim_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg Tuptim_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 67 K 14 Jun 2010 - 00:03 Main.janlauritzen Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
tuptim01.jpgjpg tuptim01.jpg manage 80 K 16 Jul 2017 - 18:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
tuptim02.JPGJPG tuptim02.JPG manage 980 K 12 Dec 2017 - 13:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
tuptim03.jpgjpg tuptim03.jpg manage 136 K 29 Jun 2020 - 19:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
tuptim04.jpgjpg tuptim04.jpg manage 165 K 04 Jul 2021 - 22:28 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
tuptim1-17.jpgjpg tuptim1-17.jpg manage 150 K 27 Aug 2017 - 20:14 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser, taken at Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
tuptim2-17.jpgjpg tuptim2-17.jpg manage 114 K 27 Aug 2017 - 20:15 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser, taken at Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
tuptim5.JPGJPG tuptim5.JPG manage 272 K 21 Dec 2023 - 13:48 TerryLaurin Photo by John Coble-Ensata Iris Gardens
tuptin1.JPGJPG tuptin1.JPG manage 85 K 04 May 2020 - 21:47 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1974 Melrose Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
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