■(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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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. |
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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 |
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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