■(TB) 'Autumn Echo'
1975, Gibson
'Autumn Echo' (
James Gibson, R. 1973). Seedling 6-0 A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early bloom and rebloom. Standards yellow ground speckled garnet brown, garnet brown rim flushed yellow; Falls canary yellow ground speckled garnet brown, garnet brown rim, small white signal at tip of tangerine orange beard.
'Wild Ginger' X
'Summer Sunshine'. Gibson 1975. Honorable Mention 1977.
See below:
References
From AIS Bulletin #216 January 1975 Introducing AUTUMN ECHO. '75, E & Rebloom, 36". #6-0A. $25.00.This is an unusually rich colored, reblooming plicata blend. 6"x7" blooms. The beautiful arched standards are highly ruffled and fluted with some lace. The outside is a blend of garnet brown flushed yellow. The inside of the petal is a yellow ground with garnet brown markings, making it a distinct plicata inside. Falls semi-flaring have an intense canary yellow ground speckled with garnet brown, the outside rim being almost a solid band of same color. Small white signal patch is at the tip of tangerine orange beard. A garnet brown line runs from the top of beard to join the brown rim. Branching is good; 3 plus terminal; 8 to 10 buds. Wild Ginger X Summer Sunshine. Gibson's Iris Garden. |
Reported Rebloom in: CA, MO, TN, TX, VA, Australia, Switzerland USDA Zone 6,7,8,9,10 [The 2012 Cumulative Checklist of Reblooming Iris, p. 12]. |
|
|
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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 the:
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.
--
RolandDejoux - 2009-12-22
- 2013 Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, Ca. Bloomed very early in the year and continued to bloom with lots of flowers. -- SherryHarris - 2014-01-25