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■(BB) 'Last Bid'

1988, Roberts

'Last Bid' (Ed Roberts, R. 1987). Seedling #841. BB, 24" (61 cm), Late bloom. Standards rich cantaloupe with a touch of pink; falls ripe cantaloupe; orange beard; lightly ruffled; slight fragrance. Seedling #799: ('Pipe Dream' x 'Orange Vista') X 'Far Corners'. Ed Roberts 1988.

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From AIS Bulletin #269 April 1988 Introducing LAST BID-BB, 24", L. Sdlg. 841. One of the last irises to bloom, this is a real bright spot in the garden. Like a rich ripe cantaloupe, with a light touch of pink. Nice size and a good grower. (Pipe Dream x Orange Vista) X Far Corners. $25.00. Ed Roberts.
 

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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