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■(TB) 'Rosy Wings'

1935, Gage

'Rosy Wings' (L. Merton Gage, R. 1934) TB; Midseason bloom. Color Class-S6M. Fragrant. 'Dauntless' X mixed pollen. Sunnyside Gardens 1935. Honorable Mention 1934; Award of Merit 1936; American Dykes Medal 1939.

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References:

From Fairmount Gardens catalog, 1938: ROSY WINGS (Gage 1935) S. are domed and deep pink in center, with coppery markings at the edge; F. semi-flaring and of dark rose with border of copper. An excellent blend and has great garden value. H . M., A. I. S. 1934. A. M., A. I. S. 1936. 40 in. $12.00
From Carl Salbach catalog 1941: ROSY WINGS (Gage). Winner of DykesMedal in 1939. Blooms of good size and splendid form, the falls being somewhat flaring. Beautiful blending of colors, standards deep pink, shading to copper, falls deep rose bordered copper. Stems especially well branched. Very free bloomer. Fragrant. Mid-season. 30". $1.50.
 
Rosy Wings: (Gage). This light brown red well worthy of its introduction and award of honorable mention. Should be in every garden. Belsley, Ray J., Varietal Comments. Bulletin of the American Iris Society 74 (July 1939), 18.
ROSY WINGS —(Gage, 1935), (Dauntless x mixed pollen). Standards domed, arched, overlapping. Circular, oval. Brownish Vinaceous at edge, shading to daphne Pink in center. Falls drooping, flaring. Brownish Vinaceous at edge, deepening through Daphne Pink to Deep Helebore Red in center of blade. Conspicuous orange beard. The stalk is erect with three well-balanced branches. The color effect, as seen across the garden, is a soft, but clear, light brown. The carrying quality is particularly good for a blend. The judges gave this Iris the highest rating, Class A. Growth vigorous. Fragrant. Height 40 inches.$35.00. Original catalog Description, 1935.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here


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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-01-26
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
RosyWings01.JPGJPG RosyWings01.JPG manage 65 K 04 Dec 2014 - 22:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
RosyWings010.JPGJPG RosyWings010.JPG manage 98 K 30 Aug 2021 - 02:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
RosyWings02.jpgjpg RosyWings02.jpg manage 257 K 11 Apr 2017 - 02:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
RosyWings12BHI.jpgjpg RosyWings12BHI.jpg manage 91 K 01 May 2012 - 15:12 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
RosyWings35Gage.JPGJPG RosyWings35Gage.JPG manage 54 K 14 May 2010 - 21:15 KentPfeiffer Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska
RosyWingsGage35.JPGJPG RosyWingsGage35.JPG manage 56 K 14 May 2010 - 21:15 KentPfeiffer Sass Memorial Garden near Ashland, Nebraska
Rosy_Wings_TB_L._Gage_1935.jpgjpg Rosy_Wings_TB_L._Gage_1935.jpg manage 103 K 19 Sep 2014 - 00:59 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
rosy-wings7-20.jpgjpg rosy-wings7-20.jpg manage 157 K 16 Nov 2020 - 06:18 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
rosy-wings9-20.jpgjpg rosy-wings9-20.jpg manage 342 K 16 Nov 2020 - 06:17 Main.mikeu Photo by Mike Unser
rosywings-jb.jpgjpg rosywings-jb.jpg manage 43 K 22 Feb 2013 - 23:10 Main.Harloiris photo by Mike Unser
rosywings01.jpgjpg rosywings01.jpg manage 54 K 22 Aug 2014 - 15:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris City Gardens
rosywings02.jpgjpg rosywings02.jpg manage 27 K 13 Sep 2014 - 13:50 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
rosywings03.jpgjpg rosywings03.jpg manage 240 K 07 Feb 2017 - 15:51 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
rosywings04.JPGJPG rosywings04.JPG manage 544 K 24 Jul 2018 - 02:15 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
rosywings05.JPGJPG rosywings05.JPG manage 859 K 03 Aug 2018 - 03:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
rosywings06.JPGJPG rosywings06.JPG manage 718 K 03 Aug 2018 - 03:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
rosywings07.JPGJPG rosywings07.JPG manage 175 K 22 Jun 2020 - 02:16 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
rosywings077.JPGJPG rosywings077.JPG manage 130 K 22 Jun 2020 - 02:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
rosywings09.JPGJPG rosywings09.JPG manage 209 K 09 Dec 2021 - 02:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Kate Brewitt-2014 Hudson Valley Iris & Daylily Society Spring Weekend
rosywings1.jpgjpg rosywings1.jpg manage 183 K 06 Jun 2018 - 03:11 TerryLaurin Photo by Sandy Gessner Eggertson-Merlebleu Iris Garden-Manitoba,Canada
rosywings5.jpgjpg rosywings5.jpg manage 73 K 26 Jan 2010 - 00:30 Main.htb ©2006 Laurie Frazer
rosywings6.JPGJPG rosywings6.JPG manage 682 K 20 Feb 2019 - 16:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen-taken at Royal Botanical Garden-Hamilton-Ontario-Canada
rosywingsAA.jpgjpg rosywingsAA.jpg manage 46 K 18 Feb 2011 - 22:15 BetsyHiggins Photo by Argyle Acres
rosywings_fl.jpgjpg rosywings_fl.jpg manage 71 K 19 Feb 2011 - 18:13 IrisP  
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