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■(BB) 'Boy Genius'
2011, Ghio
'Boy Genius' (Joseph Ghio, R. 2011) Seedling #04-44B. BB, 25" (64 cm), Very early to early bloom. Standards gold, black tint at midrib; falls almost solid mahogany black, gold dotting around beards, gold hairline edge; beards gold. Seedling 02-160: (seedling 00-98B: ('Feelings' x seedling U97-F, unknown) x 'High Master') X seedling 02-317Q: ('High Master' x seedling 00-98B). Bay View 2012. Ben Hager Cup 2013; Honorable Mention 2014; Award of Merit 2018; Knowlton Medal 2022.
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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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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Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.-- BetsyHiggins - 2012-10-17
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BoyGenius01.jpg | manage | 78 K | 09 Oct 2014 - 03:41 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Napa Country Iris Garden |
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BoyGenius04.JPG | manage | 181 K | 02 Sep 2016 - 01:17 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot |
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BoyGeniussutton.jpg | manage | 65 K | 04 Mar 2022 - 16:19 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Sutton's Iris Gardens |
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Boy_Genius_2.JPG | manage | 65 K | 17 Apr 2013 - 05:26 | EileenRoark | |
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boygenius01.JPG | manage | 49 K | 30 Dec 2014 - 13:16 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jean Claude Jacob-Iris de la Baie-France |
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boygenius010.jpg | manage | 228 K | 13 Nov 2021 - 14:25 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jean Claude Jacob-Iris de la Baie-France |
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boygenius02.jpg | manage | 90 K | 04 Jul 2015 - 02:59 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens |
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boygenius03.JPG | manage | 188 K | 10 May 2016 - 17:59 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jeanette Graham |
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boygenius04.JPG | manage | 183 K | 25 Jan 2024 - 15:52 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia |
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boygenius05.JPG | manage | 71 K | 08 Feb 2023 - 14:45 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia |
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boygenius050.jpg | manage | 160 K | 20 Jul 2023 - 02:06 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia |
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boygenius051.JPG | manage | 185 K | 18 Mar 2024 - 02:22 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia |
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boygenius052.JPG | manage | 169 K | 20 Mar 2024 - 02:31 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia |
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boygenius06.JPG | manage | 58 K | 12 Sep 2019 - 02:34 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Riversdale Irises-Australia. |
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boygenius06.jpg | manage | 151 K | 30 Oct 2019 - 18:46 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius07.jpg | manage | 144 K | 30 Oct 2019 - 18:45 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius08.jpg | manage | 101 K | 30 Oct 2019 - 18:45 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius09.jpg | manage | 176 K | 30 Oct 2019 - 18:44 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius1.jpg | manage | 436 K | 18 Dec 2019 - 19:41 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
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boygenius11.JPG | manage | 256 K | 18 Nov 2020 - 03:49 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
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boygenius111.JPG | manage | 239 K | 18 Nov 2020 - 03:50 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
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boygenius1_bb.jpg | manage | 71 K | 23 Oct 2013 - 18:23 | Main.Harloiris | photo Delane Langton, AIS Dallas 2013 |
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boygenius2_bb.jpg | manage | 71 K | 23 Oct 2013 - 18:24 | Main.Harloiris | photo Delane Langton, AIS Dallas 2013 |
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boygenius3.jpg | manage | 98 K | 24 Oct 2017 - 19:45 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius4.jpg | manage | 71 K | 24 Oct 2017 - 19:47 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius5.jpg | manage | 101 K | 24 Oct 2017 - 19:49 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius6.jpg | manage | 176 K | 24 Oct 2017 - 19:50 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius7.jpg | manage | 149 K | 01 Oct 2018 - 03:11 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius8.jpg | manage | 123 K | 01 Oct 2018 - 03:11 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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boygenius9.jpg | manage | 141 K | 01 Oct 2018 - 03:12 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine |
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