■(BB) 'Baboon Bottom'
1994, Kasperek
'Baboon Bottom' (
Brad Kasperek, R. 1993). Seedling #89-44T. BB, 26" (66 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards streaked and swirled medium pink (RHS 39C) and old rose (72D); falls light pink (39D) ground, streaked medium pink and old rose with random swirls of off-white (155C), red purple (72B) dotting on edge of shoulders; beards tangerine, tipped rose pink; ruffled, laced; slight fragrance.
'Date Bait' X
'Maria Tormena'. Zebra 1994.
Honorable Mention 1996;
Award of Merit 1998;
Knowlton Medal 2002.
Novelty Iris
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References
From AIS Bulletin #293 April 1994 Introducing BABOON BOTTOM (Kasperek '94) BB 26" M. This pink displays it all! Open standards of streaked and swirled medium pink and old rose showcase laced, red-purple accented, pink crests. Laced flaring falls streaked medium pink and old rose on light pink ground with random swirls of off-white. Shoulders dotted red-purple. Tangerine beards tipped rose. 4-6 Buds. Date Bait X Maria Tormena (89-44). $25.00. Zebra Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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