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■(TB) 'Opéra Bouffe'

1992, Ransom

'Opéra Bouffe' (Lawrence Ransom, R. 1991). Seedling 86/30. TB, 38" (97 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards creamish yellow, style arms, crests more yellow; falls white, edged yellow, fine brown haft veining, cream yellow reverse; beards yellow; ruffled. 'Debby Rairdon' X 'Spirit Of Memphis'. Iris au Trescols 1992.

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References

See: IRIS et BULBEUSES n°105, été 92, p.6.
 

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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Opera_Bouffe_photo_L_Ransom.jpgjpg Opera_Bouffe_photo_L_Ransom.jpg manage 66 K 29 Dec 2011 - 09:06 Main.zeblouz  
opera-bouffe.jpgjpg opera-bouffe.jpg manage 414 K 13 Dec 2015 - 10:08 JoelleFRANJEULLE Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
operabouffe1.jpgjpg operabouffe1.jpg manage 155 K 07 Jan 2018 - 04:24 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
operabouffe2.jpgjpg operabouffe2.jpg manage 56 K 13 Nov 2013 - 03:09 Main.TLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
operabouffe3.jpgjpg operabouffe3.jpg manage 145 K 07 Feb 2020 - 16:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
operabouffe4.JPGJPG operabouffe4.JPG manage 219 K 09 Dec 2020 - 22:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
operabouffe5.JPGJPG operabouffe5.JPG manage 175 K 09 Dec 2020 - 22:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
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