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■(TB) 'Lively Lemon'

1978, Kegerise

'Lively Lemon' (Eleanor Kegerise, R. 1976) Seedling# 11-74-1. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early to late bloom. Ruffled and laced medium yellow self, slightly lighter area on center of falls below deep yellow beard. 'Lime Fizz' X 'Country Manor'. Eleanor Kegerise 1978.

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Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collectionPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

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From AIS Bulletin #229, Spring 1978 Introducing LIVELY LEMON-Sdlg. 11-74-1. TB, 38", EML. Ruffled and laced medium yellow. Slightly lighter area on falls below a deeper yellow beard. The longlasting flowers of excellent form and substance are wellplaced on strong stalks. Eleven buds. Pod and pollen fertile. Lime Fizz X Country Manor. $25.00. Eleanor Kegerise.
 
 


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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LivelyLemonBHI.JPGJPG LivelyLemonBHI.JPG manage 40 K 19 Nov 2011 - 15:45 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
LivelyLemonBHI1.JPGJPG LivelyLemonBHI1.JPG manage 74 K 22 Aug 2021 - 02:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
livelylemon02.jpgjpg livelylemon02.jpg manage 74 K 11 Jun 2014 - 20:44 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
Topic revision: r12 - 03 Apr 2022, TerryLaurin
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