See New TB Image Gallery

*
  

You are here: Iris Wiki>TbAthruE Web>TallBearded>TbColumbia (19 Jun 2019, Betsy881)Edit Attach

■(TB) 'Columbia'

1952, Tompkins

'Columbia' (Chet Tompkins, R. 1951). TB, 38" (97 cm), Late midseason bloom. Color Class-B1, Bright blue self. (('Blue Shimmer' x 'Lovely Day') x 'And Thou' x ('Annabel' x 'Narain')). Fleur de Lis 1952.

See below:
Columbia.JPG
----

References:

From Wallace Iris Gardens catalog 1955: COLUMBIA - (Tompkins '51) M. (Sister to Courtesy) x (Anabel x Narain). Large, wide, a commanding rich deep blue. H. C. '51, H. M. '52. NET $12.00.
From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: COLUMBIA (Tomp. 1952) M. Vl. 36 in.· Sib. to Courtesy x (Annabel x Narain). A medium sized flower of beautifully tailored, flaring form; this is the richest and truest medium blue we have so far seen. The petals are full and broad with heavy substance and a smooth gleaming finish. Stalks are strong, very well branched with good placement of blooms and carry a great many buds, giving a long season of bloom. H. M. 1952. 7.50.
 

Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy

"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember, click here."

Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit the: Tall Bearded Iris Society website.

To Report errors do not use comment box but contact the Iris Encyclopedia Photo Manager or Iris Encyclopedia Manager Comment box is reserved for added information about the topic.

Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.

 

-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-11-08
Topic revision: r9 - 19 Jun 2019, Betsy881
This site is powered by FoswikiCopyright © by the contributing authors. All material on this collaboration platform is the property of the contributing authors.
Ideas, requests, problems regarding Iris Wiki? Send feedback