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■(TB) 'Bravado'

1959, Hall

'Bravado' (David Hall, R. 1958). Seedling# 56-30. TB, 32" (81 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y1F, Golden-yellow self. Seedling# 56-63 x seedling# 54-60. Cooley 1959. Honorable Mention 1959; Award of Merit 1963.

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Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collectionPhoto scanned from the Lloyd Zurbrigg slide collectionPhoto scanned from the 1970 CooleyPhoto scanned from the 1965 CooleyPhoto scanned from the 1965 Schreiners catalogue by Terry LaurinPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden

References:

Another significant addition to the yellow class is Dave Hall's BRAVADO. Deep golden color, with a uniform depth of richness, this is heavily textured and has a metallic glow that makes it an ideal garden subject. The blossoms are large, with broad petals enhanced with a bit of lace. Melba Hamblen, "Honors, Review and Preview", A.I.S. Bulletin 164 (Jan. 1962): 15.
From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1963: BRAVADO (Hall '59). Deepest golden yellow, ruffled wide petals. Has heaviness of texture, metallic glisten and uniform depth of golden richness. Candidate for top spot among yellows. Runner up AM'61 & '62. (Two Sdlgs.) Regularly $7.50; on $10 order $4.95; on $25 order $4.25.
 
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1963: BRAVADO (D. Hall '59) M. 33 in. (H. 54- 63 x H. 54-60). A large, nicely formed flower of deep yellow with a metallic looking finish. Very bright and showy and lightly laced or crimped around the edges of both standards and falls. H.M. 1959. 6.00.
Historic Iris Preservation Society gallery link.

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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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-10-18
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Bravado90.JPGJPG Bravado90.JPG manage 124 K 04 Sep 2022 - 15:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
bravado01.JPGJPG bravado01.JPG manage 589 K 20 Mar 2018 - 15:08 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
bravado02.JPGJPG bravado02.JPG manage 77 K 16 Jul 2014 - 02:43 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Lloyd Zurbrigg slide collection
bravado1.JPGJPG bravado1.JPG manage 159 K 26 May 2020 - 02:11 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1970 Cooley's Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
bravado11.JPGJPG bravado11.JPG manage 421 K 19 Jan 2021 - 03:21 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1965 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin
bravado2.JPGJPG bravado2.JPG manage 285 K 20 Sep 2020 - 02:29 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1965 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
Topic revision: r23 - 04 Jul 2024, DougChyz
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