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■(TB) 'Magic Potion'

1974, Ghio

'Magic Potion' (Joseph Ghio, R. 1972). Seedling# 69-68Y. TB, 40" (102 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards flesh orchid; falls orchid-pink, blue blush in center; tangerine beard. 'Orchid Brocade' X seedling# 67-96Z: 'Clairvoyance' sibling. Bay View Gardens 1974. Favorite Guest 1974; Honorable Mention 1975.

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Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collectionC T Iris PatchPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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Awaiting original catalog description
Historic Iris Preservation Society link.
 

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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-- KentPfeiffer - 2010-10-11
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
MagicPotionBHI.JPGJPG MagicPotionBHI.JPG manage 144 K 19 Nov 2011 - 23:50 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
MagicPotionBHI1.JPGJPG MagicPotionBHI1.JPG manage 67 K 23 Aug 2021 - 00:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
magicpotion01.JPGJPG magicpotion01.JPG manage 963 K 27 Dec 2016 - 04:08 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
magicpotion02.JPGJPG magicpotion02.JPG manage 833 K 27 Dec 2016 - 04:06 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
magicpotion03.JPGJPG magicpotion03.JPG manage 882 K 27 Dec 2016 - 04:03 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
magicpotion04.JPGJPG magicpotion04.JPG manage 839 K 27 Dec 2016 - 04:10 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
magicpotion2.jpgjpg magicpotion2.jpg manage 37 K 23 Mar 2013 - 02:18 TerryLaurin C&T Iris Patch
Topic revision: r17 - 11 Oct 2023, Harloiris
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