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■(BB) 'Marmalade Skies'

1978, Niswonger

'Marmalade Skies' ( O. David Niswonger, R. 1978). Seedling #11-72. BB, 27" (69 cm)., Early bloom. Apricot orange with pink tinge on Standards; slightly ruffled falls; orange beard. Seedling #92-69: ( 'Java Dove' x seedling #24-66: (( 'Happy Birthday' x 'Glittering Amber') x 'Marilyn C')) X Sunset Snows'. Niswonger 1978. High Commendation 1978; Honorable Mention 1980; Award of Merit 1982; Knowlton Medal 1984.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA, MA, MO, NE, NY, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, British Columbia, Netherlands. USDA Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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Photo by Barry Blyth-AustraliaPhoto by Adam CordesDetail of photo by Betsy HigginsMarmaladeSkiesPhoto by C T Iris PatchPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto scanned from the John Weiler slide collectionPhoto scanned from the John Weiler slide collectionPhoto scanned from the John Weiler slide collectionPhoto by Sunshine Iris Nursery-AustraliaPhoto by Nola

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From AIS Bulletin #229 Spring 1978 Introducing MARMALADE SKIES (Niswonger '78). 11-72: Sdlg. 92-69: (Java Dove x 24-66: ((8-62: (Happy Birthday x Glittering Amber) x Marilyn C)) X Sunset Snows. BB, 27" (69 em). E, fertile both ways. An interesting self of apricot orange from pink amoena breeding. It has produced some nice pink amoena seedlings. This border iris is on the borderline of the TB class, and when pushed on fumigated soil, it may exceed the height limits. It has a slight pink tinge in the stds. and is slightly ruffled. Its early bloom and fresh color are a delight to bring in the iris season. $15.00. Cape Iris.
From Cape Iris catalog, 1980: MARMALADE SKIES (Niswonger '78) Sdlg.11-72: 92-69: (Java Dove x 24-66: ((8-62: (Happy Birthday x Glittering Amber) x Marilyn C)) X Sunset Snows. BB,27" ( 69 cm), Early, Fertile both ways, EC' 78, HM' 80. An interesting self of apricot orange from pink amoena breeding. It has produced some pink and apricot amoenas. It is on the borderline of a BB and TB (occasionally a late bloom from a side rhizome will shoot up above 27" especially if the plant has received good culture or on fumigated soil) but most of the time it is a border bearded variety. It has a slight pink tinge in the standards and is slightly ruffled. It's a good doer, it's earliness and fresh color is a delight to bring in the season. $7.50
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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MarmaladeSkies.jpgjpg MarmaladeSkies.jpg manage 73 K 19 Jan 2011 - 20:16 IrisP  
MarmaladeSkies01.jpgjpg MarmaladeSkies01.jpg manage 59 K 23 Sep 2014 - 19:17 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
MarmaladeSkies02.JPGJPG MarmaladeSkies02.JPG manage 85 K 26 Nov 2014 - 14:48 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
MarmaladeSkies03.jpgjpg MarmaladeSkies03.jpg manage 75 K 14 Apr 2015 - 19:59 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection
MarmaladeSkies04.jpgjpg MarmaladeSkies04.jpg manage 69 K 14 Apr 2015 - 20:01 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection
MarmaladeSkies05.jpgjpg MarmaladeSkies05.jpg manage 70 K 14 Apr 2015 - 20:03 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the John Weiler slide collection
MarmaladeSkiesN.jpgjpg MarmaladeSkiesN.jpg manage 28 K 20 Oct 2011 - 23:02 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
Marmalade_Skies.JPGJPG Marmalade_Skies.JPG manage 140 K 02 Mar 2012 - 15:53 AdamCordes Photo by Adam Cordes
Marmalade_Skies16.JPGJPG Marmalade_Skies16.JPG manage 37 K 01 Aug 2016 - 14:43 BetsyHiggins Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins
Marmaladeskies4.jpgjpg Marmaladeskies4.jpg manage 65 K 17 Oct 2013 - 21:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
marmalade01.jpgjpg marmalade01.jpg manage 81 K 15 Jun 2015 - 19:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia
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