■(BB) 'Congo Bongo'
2001, Kasperek
'Congo Bongo' (
Brad Kasperek, R. 2001). Seedling #94B-20A. BB, height 25" (64 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards and style arms aureolin yellow (RHS 12B); falls vermilion (41A/B) to mandarin red (40B), butter cream (13D) streaking; beards red orange;
broken color; ruffled, strongly flared; slight fragrance.
'Gnus Flash' X
'Tanzanian Tangerine'. Zebra 2001. Honorable Mention 2005, Award of Merit 2007. related links;
Novelty Iris
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #321 April 2001 Introducing CONGO BONGO (Kasperek '01) BB 25" M. Foot stumpin' rhythm! of bright, golden-yellow standards, style arms dramatically contrast with horizontal, ruffled toasted watermelon & deep tangerine-red falls with butter-cream streaking. Red-orange beards. Gnus Flash X Tanzanian Tangerine (sdlg. 94B-20A). $30.00. Zebra Gardens. |
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