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■(TB) 'Heavenly Host'

2013, Ghio

'Heavenly Host' (Joseph Ghio, R. 2013). Seedling# 08-4-I4. TB, 42" (107 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards white, light pink base and midrib; falls white; beards same. Seedling# 06-8D3, 'Beauty Within' sibling X seedling# 06-79X: ('Magical' x seedling# 03-73R, 'My Beloved' sibling). Bay View 2014. Honorable Mention 2016.

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HEAVENLY HOST (Ghio 2014)Photo by K. Brewitt at 2015 AIS ConventionPhoto by K. Brewitt at 2015 AIS ConventionPhoto by K. Brewitt at 2015 AIS ConventionPhoto by Jeanette Graham-Magic Valley Iris SocietyPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-Australia-taken at Mid-America GardenPhoto by Napa Country Iris GardenPhoto by K. Brewitt-taken at 2016 AIS ConventionPhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Burgard Iris Farm
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From Bay View catalog, 2014: HEAVENLY HOST, 42 inches, ML. This ramrod stiff superbranched tall stems show its Magical heritage in its wondrous form: Very large excellently formed blossoms with superwide, overlapping hafts. The conical standards are white with light pink at base and up the midrib. The huge falls are held nearly horizontally and are white as are the beards. Deep, deep bubble ruffling. An unbelievable iris not to be missed. No. 08-4-12:068D3, Beauty Within sib X 08-79X: (Magical x 03-73R, My Beloved sib). $55.00
 

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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heavenlyhost02.JPGJPG heavenlyhost02.JPG manage 71 K 09 Jul 2015 - 15:59 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at 2015 AIS Convention
heavenlyhost03.JPGJPG heavenlyhost03.JPG manage 70 K 09 Jul 2015 - 16:01 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at 2015 AIS Convention
heavenlyhost05.jpgjpg heavenlyhost05.jpg manage 57 K 16 Dec 2015 - 22:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham-Magic Valley Iris Society
heavenlyhost08.jpgjpg heavenlyhost08.jpg manage 114 K 22 Jan 2023 - 14:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
heavenlyhost09.jpgjpg heavenlyhost09.jpg manage 112 K 14 Jan 2023 - 16:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia-taken at Mid-America Garden
heavenlyhost1.JPGJPG heavenlyhost1.JPG manage 266 K 01 Jul 2016 - 02:29 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt-taken at 2016 AIS Convention
heavenlyhost5.jpgjpg heavenlyhost5.jpg manage 179 K 29 Jun 2022 - 15:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
heavenlyhost70.jpgjpg heavenlyhost70.jpg manage 117 K 07 Apr 2023 - 12:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
heavenlyhost71.jpgjpg heavenlyhost71.jpg manage 114 K 07 Apr 2023 - 12:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
heavenlyhost72.JPGJPG heavenlyhost72.JPG manage 40 K 10 Oct 2023 - 02:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
heavenlyhost9.jpgjpg heavenlyhost9.jpg manage 90 K 24 Feb 2021 - 04:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Burgard Iris Farm
Topic revision: r19 - 10 Oct 2023, TerryLaurin
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