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■(BB) 'Bonjour'

2008, Baumunk

'Bonjour' (Lowell Baumunk, R. 2008). Seedling #748E. BB, 24" (61 cm), Early bloom. Standards very pale lavender-blue; style arms same, darker lavender highlights; falls very pale lavender-blue, prominent medium golden-brown veins and spot extending 3/4" around beards; beards medium golden-brown, lavender at end. 'Zing Me' X 'Silverado'. Iris Colorado 2008. Honorable Mention 2011; Award of Merit 2013

See below:
BHP 8608-X2 bonjour.jpgBonjour BB L. Baumunk 2008.jpgBonjour.jpgbonjour01.jpgbonjour02.jpgbonjour03.jpgbonjour04.jpgbonjour05.jpgbonjour050.JPGbonjour051.JPGbonjour1.jpgBonjour16.jpgbonjour2.jpgbonjour5.JPGbonjour6.JPGbonjour7.JPGbonjour8.JPGbonjour9.jpgBonjour by JanLauritzen.jpgBonjour by JanLauritzen 2.jpgMBonjourakp.JPG

References:

From AIS Bulletin #349 April 2008 Introducing BONJOUR.Border Bearded. (Zing Me X Silverado).Distinctive and eye-catching. Makes a great clump. Seedling 748E$25. iris Colorado.
 

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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-- KenColeman - 2010-11-16
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
BHP_8608-X2_bonjour.jpgjpg BHP_8608-X2_bonjour.jpg manage 223 K 21 Feb 2016 - 02:46 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
Bonjour BB L. Baumunk 2008.jpgjpg Bonjour BB L. Baumunk 2008.jpg manage 44 K 23 Feb 2018 - 15:19 Main.georgebacon Breezeway Iris Garden 2010 Convention Master Garden
Bonjour.jpgjpg Bonjour.jpg manage 44 K 16 Nov 2010 - 04:29 Main.cirisonpond As grown in Boise, ID at www.ciop.info buy Carol & Ken Coleman
Bonjour16.jpgjpg Bonjour16.jpg manage 41 K 25 Jul 2016 - 14:50 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
Bonjour_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg Bonjour_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 67 K 02 Sep 2011 - 00:10 Main.janlauritzen Taken in Glendale Gardens, Victoria, Canada at the AIS 2011 Convention
Bonjour_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpgjpg Bonjour_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpg manage 66 K 02 Sep 2011 - 00:11 Main.janlauritzen Taken at Government House, Victoria, BC at AIS 2011 Convention
MBonjourakp.JPGJPG MBonjourakp.JPG manage 71 K 29 Jun 2012 - 19:44 KentPfeiffer Taken at Mid-America Garden on May 20, 2011
bonjour01.jpgjpg bonjour01.jpg manage 77 K 15 Dec 2014 - 20:14 TerryLaurin Photo by AIS Archives
bonjour02.jpgjpg bonjour02.jpg manage 68 K 03 Jul 2015 - 19:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
bonjour03.jpgjpg bonjour03.jpg manage 145 K 14 May 2017 - 02:06 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
bonjour04.jpgjpg bonjour04.jpg manage 102 K 06 Jul 2018 - 21:08 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
bonjour05.jpgjpg bonjour05.jpg manage 109 K 06 Jul 2018 - 21:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
bonjour050.JPGJPG bonjour050.JPG manage 264 K 24 May 2023 - 02:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
bonjour051.JPGJPG bonjour051.JPG manage 230 K 18 May 2025 - 19:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
bonjour1.jpgjpg bonjour1.jpg manage 126 K 02 Apr 2017 - 00:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
bonjour2.jpgjpg bonjour2.jpg manage 40 K 13 Feb 2013 - 22:56 TerryLaurin Photo by Hugh Stout of Stout Gardens at Dancingtree.
bonjour5.JPGJPG bonjour5.JPG manage 37 K 27 Jan 2025 - 19:54 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
bonjour6.JPGJPG bonjour6.JPG manage 69 K 24 Dec 2013 - 15:12 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at AIS National Convention 2011
bonjour7.JPGJPG bonjour7.JPG manage 82 K 24 Dec 2013 - 15:47 TerryLaurin Photo by K. Brewitt at AIS National Convention 2011
bonjour8.JPGJPG bonjour8.JPG manage 233 K 04 Jun 2023 - 02:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
bonjour9.jpgjpg bonjour9.jpg manage 180 K 03 Aug 2021 - 02:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
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