■(TB) 'Lent A. Williamson'

1918, Williamson

'Lent A. Williamson' (Williamson, 1918). TB, Early to midseason bloom. Color Class-S3D. Williamson 1918. Award of Merit RHS 1929.

See below:

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References:

From Longfield Iris Farm catalog, 1925: Lent A. Williamson (Williamson 1918). (Amas X ?). Tall Bearded. Early midseason. Standards very broad, lavender violet; falls broad and drooping, velvety violet purple. The whole flower suffused yellow, more heavily toward the center. Beard yellow. Large flowers of exceptional substance on stout stems three and one-half feet high. Extremely vigorous in growth. This Iris, our origination, has been a standard of comparison since its introduction. $1.00.
From Cornell 112: Color effect a lavender-violet, velvety royal purple bicolor, veined. Standards lavender-violet, bronzed at claw. falls velvety cotinga purple, bronzed and veined on wide outer haft, yellow along the showy, orange beard. This sort is strong in growth and vigorous in production; it has broad, stiff foliage, and heavy stalks and flowers. Its large flowers are noteworthy. Rating 90. 'Amas' x unknown.
 
From H. P. Simpson catalog, 1922: L. A. WILLIAMSON (Williamson, 1918) — S. soft campanula-violet; F. velvety royal-purple; brilliant golden beard. Massive in flower and growth. Said by some to be one of the finest in the world. 36-42-inch. Not for sale.
From Robert Wayman, "Best Twenty-five Irises", The Flower Grower, Oct 1925: LENT A.WILLIAMSON: This variety was given the highest rating of 96 by the American Iris Society Jurors in 1922. My own opinion is that while it is a fine flower, Ambassadeur should have been rated ahead of it.

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.

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LentAWilliamson12BHI.jpgjpg LentAWilliamson12BHI.jpg manage 75 K 23 Apr 2012 - 19:50 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
LentAWilliamsonRT.jpgjpg LentAWilliamsonRT.jpg manage 43 K 22 Jan 2012 - 18:25 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Rick Tasco
LentAWilliamsonSC.jpgjpg LentAWilliamsonSC.jpg manage 42 K 25 Oct 2011 - 21:24 Main.Betsy881 Stoney Creek iris
lentawilliamsonTIF.jpgjpg lentawilliamsonTIF.jpg manage 21 K 05 Dec 2011 - 15:53 Main.Betsy881 Photo by The Iris Fan
lent1.jpgjpg lent1.jpg manage 197 K 07 May 2012 - 23:16 Main.davepote taken in my garden, Reston, VA Zone 6B
lent2.jpgjpg lent2.jpg manage 160 K 07 May 2012 - 23:17 Main.davepote taken in my garden, Reston, VA Zone 6B
Lent A Williamson TB w caption, pg. 28 American Country Life Jun 1919.jpgjpg Lent A Williamson TB w caption, pg. 28 American Country Life Jun 1919.jpg manage 65 K 06 Feb 2024 - 17:52 EdenSprings Image from page 28 of (American) Country Life magaine; June 1919
LENT A WILLIAMSON-1.jpgjpg LENT A WILLIAMSON-1.jpg manage 236 K 26 Aug 2022 - 16:10 Main.firecentaurr LENT A WILLIAMSON1 'Centauri Irises' Foxton, NZ
LENT A WILLIAMSON-11.jpgjpg LENT A WILLIAMSON-11.jpg manage 36 K 26 Aug 2022 - 16:11 Main.firecentaurr LENT A WILLIAMSON2 'Centauri Irises' Foxton, NZ
LENT A WILLIAMSON-13.jpgjpg LENT A WILLIAMSON-13.jpg manage 45 K 26 Aug 2022 - 16:12 Main.firecentaurr LENT A WILLIAMSON3 'Centauri Irises' Foxton, NZ
LENT A WILLIAMSON-16.jpgjpg LENT A WILLIAMSON-16.jpg manage 54 K 26 Aug 2022 - 16:13 Main.firecentaurr LENT A WILLIAMSON Side view 'Centauri Irises' Foxton, NZ
LENT A WILLIAMSON-2.jpgjpg LENT A WILLIAMSON-2.jpg manage 38 K 26 Aug 2022 - 16:11 Main.firecentaurr LENT A WILLIAMSON style colour 'Centauri Irises' Foxton, NZ
LENT A WILLIAMSON-23.jpgjpg LENT A WILLIAMSON-23.jpg manage 32 K 26 Aug 2022 - 16:14 Main.firecentaurr LENT A WILLIAMSON stylearms colour 'Centauri Irises' Foxton, NZ
LENT A WILLIAMSON.jpgjpg LENT A WILLIAMSON.jpg manage 43 K 26 Aug 2022 - 16:09 Main.firecentaurr LENT A WILLIAMSON 'Centauri Irises' Foxton, NZ
Lent_A_Williamson-jb.JPGJPG Lent_A_Williamson-jb.JPG manage 328 K 19 Feb 2017 - 23:16 Main.Harloiris Photo by John Black, zone 4, Montana
rsz_lent_a_williamson2.jpgjpg rsz_lent_a_williamson2.jpg manage 308 K 08 Jun 2016 - 18:33 Main.Harloiris Photo by John Black, zone 4, Montana
Lent_A_Williamson_fl.jpgjpg Lent_A_Williamson_fl.jpg manage 64 K 17 Feb 2011 - 18:49 IrisP  
Lent_A._Williamson_in_2009_.jpgjpg Lent_A._Williamson_in_2009_.jpg manage 579 K 15 Sep 2015 - 23:43 LindaMercer Lent A. Williamson taken 2009 in my Montana garden ~ photo by Linda Mercer
lent-a-williamson1-18.jpgjpg lent-a-williamson1-18.jpg manage 74 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:04 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
lent-a-williamson10-21.jpgjpg lent-a-williamson10-21.jpg manage 325 K 17 Jul 2021 - 03:04 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
lent-a-williamson11-21.jpgjpg lent-a-williamson11-21.jpg manage 243 K 17 Jul 2021 - 03:04 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
lent-a-williamson12-21.jpgjpg lent-a-williamson12-21.jpg manage 277 K 17 Jul 2021 - 03:03 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
lent-a-williamson2-18.jpgjpg lent-a-williamson2-18.jpg manage 198 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:04 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
lent-a-williamson3-18.jpgjpg lent-a-williamson3-18.jpg manage 334 K 05 Aug 2018 - 21:03 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
lent-a-williamson7-21.jpgjpg lent-a-williamson7-21.jpg manage 172 K 17 Jul 2021 - 03:05 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
LentAWilliamson04.JPGJPG LentAWilliamson04.JPG manage 185 K 07 Dec 2016 - 03:31 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
LentAWilliamson11.JPGJPG LentAWilliamson11.JPG manage 94 K 21 Aug 2021 - 18:52 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
lenta01.jpgjpg lenta01.jpg manage 17 K 13 Aug 2014 - 02:25 Main.TLaurin Photo by Iris Gal Iris Garden
lenta02.JPGJPG lenta02.JPG manage 52 K 01 Dec 2014 - 22:19 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
lenta03.JPGJPG lenta03.JPG manage 86 K 01 Dec 2014 - 22:21 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
lenta04.JPGJPG lenta04.JPG manage 59 K 01 Dec 2014 - 22:22 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
lenta05.jpgjpg lenta05.jpg manage 92 K 06 Apr 2017 - 19:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Ross Eagles-Diversity Acres
lenta1.JPGJPG lenta1.JPG manage 755 K 26 Jun 2018 - 02:35 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
lenta2.JPGJPG lenta2.JPG manage 323 K 26 Jun 2018 - 02:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
lenta5.jpgjpg lenta5.jpg manage 50 K 04 Feb 2019 - 20:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa.
lenta6.jpgjpg lenta6.jpg manage 71 K 04 Feb 2019 - 20:40 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mooiplaas Iris & Dayliles-South Africa.
lentawilliamconmartin.JPGJPG lentawilliamconmartin.JPG manage 205 K 07 Dec 2021 - 00:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Georgette Martin
lentawilliamson09.jpgjpg lentawilliamson09.jpg manage 115 K 06 Jul 2020 - 21:34 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
lentawilliamson9.jpgjpg lentawilliamson9.jpg manage 77 K 12 Sep 2013 - 15:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
lentawilliamsonmartin1.JPGJPG lentawilliamsonmartin1.JPG manage 190 K 07 Dec 2021 - 00:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Georgette Martin
Lent_A_Williamson.jpgjpg Lent_A_Williamson.jpg manage 30 K 14 Dec 2010 - 19:01 UnknownUser Courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website
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