■(TB) 'Ancient Secrets'

2009, Blyth

'Ancient Secrets' (Barry Blyth, R. 2009). Seedling P12-1. TB, 35" (89 cm), Early-midseason bloom. Standards beige violet, deeper at midribs; Falls light golden brown over yellow, deeper at hafts; beards bright orange; slight sweet fragrance. 'Paris Fashion' X Keppel seedling 99-78B: ('Wild Wings' x 'Sea Power'). Tempo Two 2009/10.

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• * References
• * Culture

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References

Hybridizer's Comment: Very difficult colour to describe. Originally selected from our seedlings by Keith Keppel and we have decided to introduce it because it is different from any other Iris and it also gives very different seedlings. Standards are buff-violet, deepening towards the midrib. Falls are light brown over yellow looking a bit like honey brown which lightens towards the beards and petal edges and deepens towards the hafts. Beards are bright orange, not tangerine. Lovely balanced flowers with show stems, loads of substance and a good grower.

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Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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Interested in Tall Bearded Iris? Please visit the: Tall Bearded Iris Society website.

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