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■(TB) 'Red Tango'

1956, Wells

'Red Tango' (Julian Wells, R. 1956). Seedling# 54-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Clear terra cotta-red self. ('Joseph's Mantle' x 'Molten') x 'Cheeks Of Tan') X ('Burnished Bronze' x 'War Dance'). Wells 1956.

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From AIS Bulletin #141, April 1956. Introducing RED TANGO ((Joseph's Mantle x Molten) x Cheeks of Tan) x (Burnished Bronze x Wardance). This full flaring flower has a metallic iridescence that gives added brilliance to this clear terra cotta red self color of this outstanding flower. The color is very HOT and is a shade of red unknown to the iris world up to this introduction. $25.00. Wells Gardens.
 
 

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RedTangoBJI-01.jpgjpg RedTangoBJI-01.jpg manage 65 K 10 Dec 2016 - 18:11 Main.Harloiris Photo by Blue J Iris
redtango.JPGJPG redtango.JPG manage 567 K 22 Jul 2018 - 03:09 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
redtango1.JPGJPG redtango1.JPG manage 555 K 22 Jul 2018 - 03:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
redtango2.JPGJPG redtango2.JPG manage 477 K 22 Jul 2018 - 03:12 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
redtango3.JPGJPG redtango3.JPG manage 673 K 22 Jul 2018 - 03:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
Topic revision: r7 - 22 Jul 2018, TLaurin
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