Iris Reticulata - 2017

[johnralphcarpenter]

I see that the RHS are now charging members £5 to get in to the London shows, always has been free in the past. Another reason to consider whether it is still worthwhile being a member.

[Cfred72]

Shame be on me ... I said that by buying Iris reticulatus 'Eye Catcher', I was deceived on the merchandise by a Dutch seller. It turns out that the flourish that flourished was a creation of Alan McMurtrie called 'Amazing'. Finally I find it not bad at all. Knowing the history of this Iris intruder, this gives even more value to my eyes.
On the other hand, I am ashamed that today, when entering the glasshouse, I came across a big surprise ... The two additional shoots I was taking for compensation of the bulb 'Amazing' Seems to be two other varieties of Iris. So that when I reread the label correctly, I realized that it is written "five pieces for 3.00 €" and not "a piece bulb for 3.00 €".
So what astonishes me is that I do not have five shoots but three, all of which come out in the same place in the pot.
It seems that I finally 'Amazing', 'Eye Catcher' and another cultivar ...
An idea of ​​which Alan?

[fermi de Sousa]

Wow, fred,
€3 for 3 different McMurtrie iris is incredibly good value, even if not what you expected!
cheers
fermi

[Cfred72]

Wow, fred,
€3 for 3 different McMurtrie iris is incredibly good value, even if not what you expected!
cheers
fermi

I agree with you Fermi. 

[Maggi Young]

RHS Early Spring Plant Fair is on tomorrow, Valentine's Day in London, England
The Jacques Amand stand where I'll be, is in Lindley Hall this year
My talk will be at 11:30AM on Wednesday, Feb 15 (also in Lindley Hall)

The Jacques Amand display with so many of Alan McMurtrie's Iris won a Gold medal
 

[Cfred72]

I am not surprised that Allan gets such a distinction. It's really deserved. When one sees the selection work he does and the new colors he has introduced into the world of reticulata. 


Twenty-four hours later, it appears that the third unidentified Iris is 'Eye Catcher' in the end.
It is strange as the flower evolved.

[David Nicholson]

Iris reticulata 'Clairette' and I. r. 'Alida'

[Cfred72]

David, can you show us a photo closer to the flower of Iris 'Clairette',

It looks very white inside or is it an idea?

[David Nicholson]

Are these any good Fred?

[Maggi Young]

Iris 'Shelia Ann Germaney'

in this week's Bulb Log
http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2017Feb151487153179BULB_LOG_0717.pdf

[Cfred72]

Are these any good Fred?

Certainly they are good, David.
I was just asking you to get a closer look because I did not know this Iris. 
It really is very white, it is a beautiful cultivar.

[Cfred72]

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Iris 'Shelia Ann Germaney'

in this week's Bulb Log
http://www.srgc.org.uk/logs/logdir/2017Feb151487153179BULB_LOG_0717.pdf

Maggi, I'm always impressed with how Ian is able to divide the bulbs in unlikely moments like here with Katharine Hodkins' seed sister.
And I learned a lot with harvesting bulbils for a more certain multiplication than leaving them glued to the original bulbs.

[Diane Whitehead]

Well, I'm glad I can enjoy your photos since I'm not going to be seeing my new reticulatas. 

I didn't realize how tasty they must be and didn't cover them with rocks like I use to try
to protect crocus.  (not that that is always successful)

[Maggi Young]

Diane, I sympathise -  it is horrifying how many critters are out there, waiting to munch on our flowers. Every one of them hungry and ready to dine. We've got some similar problems here too. Not helped by the  quite mild winter, either.

[Cfred72]

Oh, Diane, it's true that it's sad ... When we wait a full year for the return of the blooms and that everything is wiped out just before ....
These are slugs you think? Or something else ?