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■(IB) 'Colorado Gold'

1982, Lyons

'Colorado Gold' (Ray Lyons, R. 1981) Seedling #LY-78-25-4. IB, 23" (58 cm). Early to late bloom. Standards ruffled golden yellow; falls rich golden yellow with faint darker overlay, darker rays around self beard; pronounced fragrance. 'Little Dandy' X unknown. Long's Gardens 1982. Exhibition Certificate 1981; Honorable Mention 1984.

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From AIS Bulletin #245 April 1982 Introducing COLORADO GOLD (Ray Lyons) IB, 23", E-L. A sparkling golden yellow self with ruffled, touching standards. Semi-flaring falls have a darker overlay and darker rays surrounding the rich gold beards. VERY FRAGRANT! Vigorous and floriferous. Little Dandy X unknown. $15.00. Long's Garden.
 
 

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.

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coloradogold02.jpgjpg coloradogold02.jpg manage 119 K 19 Mar 2018 - 16:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
coloradogold03.jpgjpg coloradogold03.jpg manage 116 K 19 Mar 2018 - 16:59 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
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coloradogold040.JPGJPG coloradogold040.JPG manage 132 K 10 Feb 2023 - 14:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
coloradogold06.jpgjpg coloradogold06.jpg manage 113 K 19 Mar 2018 - 17:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
Topic revision: r11 - 15 Feb 2023, dougchyz
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