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■(TB) 'Hey Boy'

1983, Claussen

'Hey Boy' (C. T. Claussen, R. 1982). Seedling# CC77-40A. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards copper brown; falls ruffled mahogany brown, yellow gold center; gold beard. 'Caliente' X 'Copper Capers'. Wagontrail Acres 1983. Exhibition Certificate 1980.

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From AIS Bulletin #250, July 1983 Introducing HEY BOY - Sdlg. CC-77-40B. EC 1980. TB, 36", M. Stds.copper brown. Ruffled, flaring, mahogany-brown falls with yellow-gold signals; gold beards. Well branched, high bud count. Caliente X Copper Capers. $25.00. Wagontrail Acres.
 

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.

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
HeyBoyEI.jpgjpg HeyBoyEI.jpg manage 39 K 13 Dec 2012 - 20:54 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
hey01.jpgjpg hey01.jpg manage 78 K 12 Jun 2015 - 01:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
heyboy02.JPGJPG heyboy02.JPG manage 374 K 16 May 2017 - 00:21 TerryLaurin Photo by Dorothy Vande-Wisconsin Iris Society
Topic revision: r11 - 11 Feb 2023, Harloiris
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