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■(TB) 'Bluebonnet'

1931, Egelberg

'Bluebonnet' (Leo Egelberg, R. 1930) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-B3M. 'Rhein Nixe' x Unknown. Kellogg 1931.

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blue-bonnet3-08.jpgblue-bonnet4-08.jpgbluebonnet-jb.jpgbluebonnet-jbbh.jpgbluebonnet01.JPGbluebonnet02.JPGbluebonnet03.JPGbluebonnet04.JPGbluebonnet05.JPGbluebonnet1-10.jpgIMG 7307.jpg
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References:

From Hill Iris catalog, 1932: BLUEBONNET - (Egelberg, 1930) - Large blue purple bicolor of great contrast;extremely vigorous with almost perfect stalk. Has been grown in the Bronx test garden two years and they recommended its introduction .. $5.00.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION SortSorted ascending
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
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.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2012-04-24
  • It is much bluer than my photos show. The camera I had at the time did not pick up that intense blue under-glow that some irises have. Much nicer in person than in photos. It is not just another purple. -Mike -- Main.mikeu - 06 Jan 2019
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
IMG_7307.jpgjpg IMG_7307.jpg manage 341 K 20 Dec 2018 - 23:11 Main.davepote Photo by David Potembski, Presby 2016
blue-bonnet3-08.jpgjpg blue-bonnet3-08.jpg manage 275 K 06 Jan 2019 - 02:27 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
blue-bonnet4-08.jpgjpg blue-bonnet4-08.jpg manage 308 K 06 Jan 2019 - 02:28 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
bluebonnet-jb.jpgjpg bluebonnet-jb.jpg manage 35 K 14 Feb 2013 - 21:31 Main.Harloiris photo courtesy Mike Unser
bluebonnet-jbbh.jpgjpg bluebonnet-jbbh.jpg manage 17 K 05 Jan 2017 - 23:09 Main.Betsy881 Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
bluebonnet01.JPGJPG bluebonnet01.JPG manage 575 K 01 May 2018 - 02:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
bluebonnet02.JPGJPG bluebonnet02.JPG manage 143 K 09 Jun 2020 - 02:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
bluebonnet03.JPGJPG bluebonnet03.JPG manage 141 K 09 Jun 2020 - 02:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
bluebonnet04.JPGJPG bluebonnet04.JPG manage 134 K 09 Jun 2020 - 02:48 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
bluebonnet05.JPGJPG bluebonnet05.JPG manage 130 K 20 Dec 2021 - 16:50 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
bluebonnet1-10.jpgjpg bluebonnet1-10.jpg manage 30 K 06 Jan 2019 - 02:27 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
Topic revision: r17 - 11 Apr 2022, BrewItt
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