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■(TB) 'Lemon Spoon'
1961, Austin
'Lemon Spoon' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1960). Seedling# 8185. TB, height 40" (102 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class Y1L. Cream self; yellow hafts. 'Happy Birthday' X 'Horned Papa'. Rainbow 1961.
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| From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: LEMON SPOON (Austin '61) M-40". Interesting diversity in decorative embellishments. Flowers may have long, often flattened horns which may be forked at end, & as much as 1-1/2" long, or you'll have flowers with gay yellow spoons, or it may go all out in production of full-fledged flounces. A creamy lemon yellow, deepening to bright yellow in heart of flower. Pollen parent of Jumbo Flounce. 48 chromosomes. (Happy Birthday X Horned Papa). Regularly $7.00; on $10 order $4.95; on $25 order $3.95. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| 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. |
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LemonSpoon11.JPG | manage | 65 K | 21 Aug 2021 - 18:50 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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LemonSpoon12BHI.JPG | manage | 89 K | 23 Apr 2012 - 19:47 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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LemonSpoonBHI15.JPG | manage | 107 K | 23 Dec 2015 - 23:06 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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