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■(JI) 'Bob's Choice'

2007, Copeland

'Bob's Choice' (Jill Copeland, R. 2007) Seedling P-5. JI (6 falls), 35" (89 cm), Early to late bloom. Standards blue violet (RHS 93B), 94A in center; style arms slightly darker (93A) than Falls, signal yellow (9B). Unknown X 'Prairie Valor'. Ensata 2007. Honorable Mention 2012, Award of Merit 2014.

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese 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 but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
BHP_9358-X2_bobs_choice.jpgjpg BHP_9358-X2_bobs_choice.jpg manage 172 K 12 Feb 2016 - 05:06 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
JIBobsChoiceNH.jpgjpg JIBobsChoiceNH.jpg manage 60 K 22 Jun 2013 - 14:23 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nyla Hughes
bobschoice.jpgjpg bobschoice.jpg manage 82 K 19 Jun 2013 - 18:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Ensata Gardens
bobschoice01.JPGJPG bobschoice01.JPG manage 93 K 31 Aug 2015 - 03:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Harbour Breezes Daylilies & Japanese Iris-Head of Jeddore-Nova Scotia-Canada
bobschoice5.JPGJPG bobschoice5.JPG manage 164 K 20 Dec 2023 - 19:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
bobschoice50.JPGJPG bobschoice50.JPG manage 193 K 20 Dec 2023 - 19:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
Topic revision: r20 - 20 Dec 2023, TerryLaurin
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