■ (SPU) 'Adriatic Blue'

1995, Niswonger

'Adriatic Blue' ( O. David Niswonger, R. 1995). Seedling #Sp 3-93. SPU, height 42" (107 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards and style arms deep blue; falls gold, rimmed deep blue. Parentage: 'Missouri Rivers' X -- probably 'Russian Blue'. Cape Iris 1996. Honorable Mention 2000; Award of Merit 2003; Nies Medal 2006.

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From AIS Bulletin #301 April 1996 Introducing ADRIATIC BLUE (Niswonger '96) Sdlg. Sp 3-93: Missouri Rivers X Russian Blue (This pollen parent is questionable. The flower appears to be too good to be a second generation from the species, I. klattii-could be self pollinated.) Spuria, 42" (107 cm), M. Despite its questionable parentage, you will find that this is one of the most beautiful deep blues you have seen with a very contrasty gold in the center of the falls or you could say, gold falls with a deep blue rim. It sets seeds but not as readily as you would expect which may indicate that the parent is indeed Russian Blue. The pollen is fertile. $30.00. Cape Iris.
Hybridizer's comment: This is one of my favorite introductions. (19 Jan 2010).

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