Iris and some Irids 2010

[arillady]

Peter and Paul (and not Mary!!)
The iris I showed is 38" (97cm) from ground to tippy top of the flower. The flower is 3" (7.5cm) x 3" (7.5cm). It is a lot taller than in previous years as are all the tall bearded (it has been an exceptional year for tall beardeds)
Looking up 'Manon' in the AIS wiki there was mention in one of the cultivars as being in the Manon group (1950's bred cultivar)
Must keep looking. I have a feeling that Jean Witt works with this group.
Otto that seedling of Dotted Doll that I gave you - how is it going. Dotted Doll was supposed to be a MTB.
Just added some more photos taken this afternoon to show detail better.

[Paul T]

Pat,

It looks absolutely delightful.  You really can see that the whole proportions of the stem and flowers are much more delicate than "usual".  Thanks so much for taking the time to get the dimensions and post more pics.  I'll have to keep an eye out for these, just in case they exist somewhere around the place in old gardens or something.  Are there any sources that you know of for MTBs in Aus?  Or are they just in the occasional collection?

Thanks again.

[Lesley Cox]

That is a truly lovely iris Pat, in every way; colour, form, habit and all. Treasure it and spread it around when you can, to other Aussies even if I can't beg a piece, which I would be if we could import iris rhizomes.

[Lesley Cox]

Here is Iris kemaonensis which is doing well, still in its original pot though I'll plant it in the garden this week when the flowers have finished. Three this year after just one last year.

[arillady]

OK ozzies who want a piece when I can?

[PeterT]

Here is Iris kemaonensis which is doing well, still in its original pot though I'll plant it in the garden this week when the flowers have finished. Three this year after just one last year.

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lovely Lesley, one I should love to grow

[arilnut]

Hi Pat. There are several old iris with that look. Swertii is shorter, San Francisco and Los Angeles
are tall. Had all three at one time. Then there is Mme. Chereau. Here is a pic.

John B

[arilnut]

And here is a link to the Historic Iris Preservation Society site which has pics of all of them.

http://www.hips-roots.com/visitors/v-photos/vp-topframe.html

John B

[arillady]

John I believe that the ones you listed are normal size tall bearded and not miniature in size of flower and thinness of stems as the one that I showed. I have looked at them before - being a member of HIPS as well. I need to show shots of the whole plant and that is where some of the websites fail a little.
We need a closeup and a whole plant shot of all irises on the AIS wiki and other iris sites.

[Lesley Cox]

OK ozzies who want a piece when I can?

Blast!

[Lesley Cox]

Here is Iris kemaonensis which is doing well, still in its original pot though I'll plant it in the garden this week when the flowers have finished. Three this year after just one last year.

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lovely Lesley, one I should love to grow

If it seeds.....
It didn't last year though I carefully hand pollinated.

[fermi de Sousa]

I was surprised to see this Iris flower in a batch from a friend who also supplied the Iris virginica I posted last week. It appears to be the Iris pseudacorus hybrid "Roy Davidson"




cheers
fermi