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■(TB) 'About Time'

1980, Bledsoe

'About Time' ( William Bledsoe, R. 1978) Seedling 74-39. TB, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards white (RHS 159C) with orange-buff (22D) infusion; Falls light yellow (16B); Indian orange (32A) beard. 70-11: ( 'Sunburst Duet' x 'Golden Opportunity') X 71-6: (( 'Mixed Emotions' x 'Butterscotch Kiss') x ( 'Orchid Isle' x 'Queen's Lace')). Burch Iris 1980.

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Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
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From AIS Bulletin #237 April 1980 Introducing ABOUT TIME (Bledsoe). TB, 32", M (74-39). This brightly colored iris has semi-open standards and ruffled, flaring falls with much substance. It makes an outstanding clump in only a short time. The standards are white (RHS 159C) with orange-buff infusion (22D). The falls are light yellow (16B) which fades to an almost white base for an Indian orange (32A) beard. Seven buds appear on three branches and a terminal. (Sunburst Duet x Golden Opportunity) X ((Mixed Emotions x Butterscotch Kiss) x (Orchid Isle x Queen's Lace)). $25.00. Burch Iris Gardens
The 'About Time' listing in the Historic Iris Preservation Society, Historic Iris Gallery.
 

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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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