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■(TB) 'Bordello'

1977, Roberts

'Bordello' (Sanford Roberts, R. 1976). Seedling R72-70-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early to late bloom. Ruffled rich black with purple-red infusion (between RHS 79A and 202A); black-violet beard. 'Adamsblack' X 'Hell's Fire'. Cordon Bleu 1977. Honorable Mention 1978.

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From Cordon Bleu Farms catalog, 1977: BORDELLO (Sanford Roberts 1977) A great advancement in the red-purple-black color class. Full ruffled form, well-placed branches, smooth color. Adamsblack X Hell's Fire. Picture back cover. $25.00.
 

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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Bordello041006.jpgjpg Bordello041006.jpg manage 23 K 19 Nov 2010 - 10:24 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
bordello01.jpgjpg bordello01.jpg manage 46 K 20 Dec 2014 - 17:43 UnknownUser Photo by Exline Iris Garden
bordello2.jpgjpg bordello2.jpg manage 72 K 25 Jul 2013 - 20:13 UnknownUser Photo by KINSpirit Iris & Daylily Farm
bordello5.JPGJPG bordello5.JPG manage 87 K 17 Apr 2020 - 21:34 UnknownUser Photo scanned from the 1970-80 Cordon Bleu Farms catalog by Terry Laurin
bordello7.JPGJPG bordello7.JPG manage 164 K 26 Jan 2024 - 15:06 UnknownUser Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
bordello70.JPGJPG bordello70.JPG manage 176 K 26 Jan 2024 - 15:06 UnknownUser Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
bordello9.JPGJPG bordello9.JPG manage 89 K 12 Aug 2021 - 01:07 UnknownUser Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
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