See

*
 

You are here: Iris Wiki>TbAthruE Web>TallBearded>TbAdmiralsChoice (19 Mar 2023, Harloiris)Edit Attach

■(TB) 'Admiral's Choice'

1983, Roderick

'Admiral's Choice' (Elvan Roderick, R. 1983). Seedling 8118A. TB, 30" (76 cm), Late midseason bloom. Standards sea lavender violet (Wilson 637/1); Falls sea lavender violet (637) with white veining; white beard tipped yellow. ('Cherished Memory' x 'Wedding Vow') X 'Ruffled Ballet'. Roderick Iris 1986. High Commendation 1983; High Commendation 1984.

See below:
Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection

References:

From AIS Bulletin #262 July 1986 Introducing ADMIRAL'S CHOICE (Roderick '86) Sdlg. 8118A. TB, 30", ML. Sea lavenderviolet with white veining around white beards that are tipped yellow. Strong, sturdy, well branched stalks with 8 buds. Grows and increases well. (Cherished Memory x Wedding Vow) X Ruffled Ballet. $25.00. Roderick Iris Garden.
 

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 - 21 Apr 2019

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: Tall-bearded Iris Society Website

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.

 

-- AnitaMoran - 2010-01-27
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
amiralschoice.JPGJPG amiralschoice.JPG manage 1 MB 16 Feb 2019 - 22:42 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
Edit  | Attach | Print version | History: r16 < r15 < r14 < r13 | Backlinks | View wiki text | Edit wiki text | More topic actions
Topic revision: r16 - 19 Mar 2023, Harloiris
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