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2018, Harris

'Unexpected Surprise' (Chad Harris, R. 2017). Seedling# 08SPCXA1. SPEC-X, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards pale violet (RHS 85C), paddle shape and cupped; style arms off white, pink-violet (84B) midrib, crest pale violet; falls rich violet (86B), signal bright yellow orange (15C) with dark violet (86A) veins surrounded by white. 'Gubijin' selfed. Mt. Pleasant 2018.

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From Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm catalog 2018: Unexpected Surprise - ‘Gubijin’ Crossed to itself-produced this robust plant, bloom Mid-season. Resembling Iris virginica only sterile. Many Violet 2-3 inch Blooms 36 inches tall. $35.00 plus Shipping and Handling
 

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unexpectedsurprise01.jpgjpg unexpectedsurprise01.jpg manage 34 K 11 Jan 2018 - 12:49 TerryLaurin Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm
unexpectedsurprise02.jpgjpg unexpectedsurprise02.jpg manage 131 K 08 Mar 2018 - 13:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
unexpectedsurprise1.jpgjpg unexpectedsurprise1.jpg manage 164 K 29 Jun 2020 - 01:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
unexpectedsurprise8.JPGJPG unexpectedsurprise8.JPG manage 267 K 14 Jul 2024 - 20:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
unexpectedsurprise80.JPGJPG unexpectedsurprise80.JPG manage 162 K 16 Jul 2024 - 15:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Delane H Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
unexpectedsurprise9.JPGJPG unexpectedsurprise9.JPG manage 173 K 01 Jun 2023 - 19:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
unexpectedsurprise90.JPGJPG unexpectedsurprise90.JPG manage 234 K 17 Jun 2024 - 01:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
unexpectedsurprise91.JPGJPG unexpectedsurprise91.JPG manage 149 K 17 Jun 2024 - 01:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
unexpectedsurprise92.JPGJPG unexpectedsurprise92.JPG manage 358 K 17 Jun 2024 - 01:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden
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