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■(TB) 'Bamboo Curtain'

1968, Brown

'Bamboo Curtain' (Rex Brown, R. 1967). Seedling 63-79-3. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-YlL, Smooth straw yellow with golden brown at hafts; touch of lighter yellow below bronze beard. 'Mexican Velvet' X 'Lovilla'. Brown's Iris Gardens 1968. Honorable Mention 1971.

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Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collectionPhoto by HIPS Archives

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From AIS Bulletin #189, April 1968 Introducing BAMBOO CURTAIN (Mexican Velvet X Lovilia). M. 36". A huge, wide petaled flower of smooth straw yellow, with velvety golden brown hafts and bronze beard. $25.00. Brown's Iris Gardens.
 
 

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 - 21 Apr 2019

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