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■(TB) 'Orange Copper Waves'

1983, Gibson

'Orange Copper Waves' (James Gibson, R. 1982) Seedling# 5-8D. TB, 34" (86 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards blend of greyed orange (RHS 165B) and violet; falls greyed orange, white signal; rich yellow beard; ruffled. 'Gingerbread Girl' X seedling# 14-6D, involving generations of brown plicata seedlings. Gibson 1983.

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From AIS Bulletin #248 January 1983 Introducing ORANGE COPPER WAVES-TB, M, 86 em, Plicata, #5-80. $25.00. Orange copper waves are what we see in a clump of this variety. The large 5 x 7" blossoms are beautifully formed and have excellent substance. Good branching, 6 buds and 34" tall. It keeps draWing you back for another look. You will like its warm tones. Gibson Iris Gardens.
 

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