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■(TB) 'Lagos'

1937, Pilkington

'Lagos' (Geoffrey Pilkington, R. 1937) TB. Late bloom. Color Class-Y5L. 'Député Nomblot' x white seedling.

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From 1940 Iris City Gardens Catalogue: LAGOS (Pilkington 1937) Mr. Pilkington sends us the parentage of this as (Purissima x King Midas) x Depute Nomblot. It is a late-blooming dull olive yellow with whitish falls. The general effect is "cream and gold." He says further: "I consider it one of the best irises I have raised." $4.00
 
 

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 - 2011-03-07

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