■(TB) 'Midnight Mink'
2001, Cadd
'Midnight Mink' (
Anna and David Cadd, R. 2000). Seedling# 134-91-2. TB, 41" (102 cm), Early midseason bloom and re-bloom. Ruffled velvety deep burgundy purple, falls slightly lighter around deep purple beard; pronounced sweet fragrance.
'Titan's Glory' X
'Tennison Ridge'. Cadd, Harmony 2001.
Honorable Mention 2005.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones 8, 9
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From AIS Bulletin #321 April 2001 Introducing MIDNIGHT MINK: (Cadds 2001). TB. 41" (102 cm). EM & RE. Ruffled velvety deep burgundy purple, falls lighter. Deep purple beard. Sweet fragrance. Titans Glory x Tennison Ridge. Sdlg: 134-91-2. $35.00. Cadd's Beehive Iris Garden. Co-introduced with Harmony Iris Gardens. |
From AIS Bulletin #321 April 2001 Introducing MIDNIGHT MINK. $35.00. (Cadd 2001) TB, EM & RE, 41". This large dark beauty has all the vigor of its parents and it reblooms too. Deep velvety burgundy purple domed standards. Semi flaring Falls have a slightly lighter halo around the deep purple beards. Consistent Fall rebloom, pronounced sweet fragrance, excellent substance and branching, 10-12 buds. #134-91-2. (Titan's Glory X Tennison Ridge). Harmony Iris Gardens. |
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