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â– (TB) 'Aleutian Islands'

2008, Sutton

'Aleutian Islands' (Michael Sutton, R. 2007) Seedling S-2800-A. TB, 35" (89 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Standards ice white veined blue; style arms violet blue; falls blue black, lighter edge, white area around bronze yellow beards; slight sweet fragrance. Seedling P-781-AA: ('Midnight Oil' x 'Midnight Thunder') X seedling Q-786-A: ('Airforce One' x 'Starring'). Sutton 2008. Honorable Mention 2011; 1st Prize Franciris® 2011.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones 10

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References

Awaiting original catalog description
 

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

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-- MarilynCampbell - 2010-03-11
  • Please note, Sutton's Iris Garden, run by the breeder calls this iris Aleutian Island (no "s") -- FredJHancock - 13 Mar 2026
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
AleutianIslands03.JPGJPG AleutianIslands03.JPG manage 154 K 09 Feb 2018 - 22:03 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
AleutianIslands04.JPGJPG AleutianIslands04.JPG manage 115 K 09 Feb 2018 - 22:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
AleutianIslands_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg AleutianIslands_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 66 K 17 Jun 2010 - 22:48 Main.janlauritzen Taken at the AIS 2010 Convention in Madison, WI
AleutianIslands_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpgjpg AleutianIslands_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpg manage 67 K 22 Sep 2012 - 06:13 Main.janlauritzen Taken at Mystic Lake Gardens - AIS 2012 National in Ontario, Calif
AleutianIslands_by_JanLauritzen_3.jpgjpg AleutianIslands_by_JanLauritzen_3.jpg manage 71 K 22 Sep 2012 - 06:13 Main.janlauritzen Taken at Mystic Lake Gardens - AIS 2012 National in Ontario, Calif
Aleutian_Islands_1.JPGJPG Aleutian_Islands_1.JPG manage 82 K 07 May 2015 - 00:16 Main.KWalker Photo by Ken Walker
aleutian01.jpgjpg aleutian01.jpg manage 70 K 08 May 2015 - 01:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Burgard Iris Farm
aleutianisland02.jpgjpg aleutianisland02.jpg manage 550 K 29 Dec 2015 - 04:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
aleutianisland09.jpgjpg aleutianisland09.jpg manage 56 K 11 Mar 2010 - 15:24 Main.mshadow Picture by Snowpeak Iris
aleutianislands-jb.jpgjpg aleutianislands-jb.jpg manage 36 K 29 Jan 2013 - 19:43 Main.Harloiris photo courtesy Sutton Iris Garden
aleutianislands01.jpgjpg aleutianislands01.jpg manage 173 K 09 Aug 2017 - 03:01 TerryLaurin Photo by Sutton's Iris Gardens
aleutianislands010.jpgjpg aleutianislands010.jpg manage 74 K 29 Dec 2015 - 04:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Jean Claude Jacob-Iris de la Baie-France
aleutianislands011.jpgjpg aleutianislands011.jpg manage 236 K 30 May 2021 - 12:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Sutton's Iris Gardens
aleutianislands02.jpgjpg aleutianislands02.jpg manage 81 K 18 Jul 2019 - 21:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden
aleutianislands3.jpgjpg aleutianislands3.jpg manage 172 K 30 Mar 2017 - 20:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
aleutianislands4.jpgjpg aleutianislands4.jpg manage 49 K 21 May 2013 - 03:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Superstition Iris Gardens
aleutianislands5.JPGJPG aleutianislands5.JPG manage 77 K 10 Aug 2021 - 02:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
aleutianislands8.jpgjpg aleutianislands8.jpg manage 167 K 21 Mar 2023 - 13:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
aleutianislands9.JPGJPG aleutianislands9.JPG manage 244 K 23 Nov 2020 - 02:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
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