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■(TB) 'Smoke Rings'

1972, Gibson

'Smoke Rings'(James Gibson, R. 1971). Seedling# 23-7B. TB, 37" (94 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards smoky orchid veining on cream and mauve; falls smoky orchid and mauve rim on creamy ground; yellow beard; ruffled. Seedling# 30-5B: (seedling# 35-1 PB1A: (seedling# 23-4B x 'Rococo') x 'April Melody')) X seedling# 142-4A: (seedling# 86-2PF x seedling# 2-2 PL). Gibson 1972. High Commendation 1971; Honorable Mention 1973.

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2017-05-25 588TB Smoke Rings (2comboRS).jpgSmoke Rings 25 Oct 2022.jpgSMOKE RINGS (Gibson 1972).JPGSmokeRings01.jpgsmokerings01.jpgsmokerings02.JPGSmokeRings02.JPGSmokeRings020.JPGsmokerings03.JPGSmokeRings03.JPGsmokerings04.jpgSmokeRings04.jpgsmokerings05.JPGsmokerings06.jpgsmokerings07.jpgsmokerings070.jpgsmokerings08.JPGsmokerings09.JPGSmokeRings09.jpgSMOKERINGS1.JPGsmokerings10.JPGSmokeRings291005.jpgsmokerings3.jpgsmokerings4.jpgsmokerings5.jpgsmokerings6.jpgSmokeRings7.jpgsmokerings7.JPGSmokeRings8.jpgsmokerings8.JPGSmokeRings9.jpgSmokeRings91.jpgSmokeRings92.jpgSmokeRings by JanLauritzen-1.jpgSmokeRings by JanLauritzen 2.jpgSmokeRingsEI.jpgSmokeRingsSI.JPG

References:

From AIS Bulletin #205 April 1972 Introducing SMOKE RINGS '72. M. 37". $25.00. This vigorous growing, highly ruffled, smoky orchid plicata is a real attention-getter. The falls are smoky orchid rimmed on a cream ground. The standards are a blend of smoky orchid specks and veins with a cream flushed ground. The beard is a light orange. Petals are broad and serrated. Bloom size 5" x 6". An attention-getter. HC 1971. Seedling #23-7B. Gibson's Iris Garden.
 
 

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
  • TB 'Smoke Rings' bloomed at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, approximately May 31 - June 16, in 2017. Although I didn't notice any purple based foliage at the base of the leaves, 'Smoke Rings' does get some purple on its spathes. -- HollyJohnson2017 -04-01 - 01 Oct 2017
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smokerings06.jpgjpg smokerings06.jpg manage 23 K 07 Mar 2017 - 03:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Scott's Iris Gardens
SmokeRings291005.jpgjpg SmokeRings291005.jpg manage 27 K 10 Nov 2010 - 19:13 ColleenModra Colleen Modra Photo
smokerings8.JPGJPG smokerings8.JPG manage 28 K 30 Sep 2013 - 15:10 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rainbow Daylilies & Irises-Australia
SmokeRingsEI.jpgjpg SmokeRingsEI.jpg manage 29 K 19 Dec 2012 - 18:49 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Exline Iris Garden
smokerings04.jpgjpg smokerings04.jpg manage 42 K 01 Sep 2015 - 21:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Wild Iris Rows
smokerings07.jpgjpg smokerings07.jpg manage 43 K 08 Dec 2018 - 03:43 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sandor Szasz-Iriszkert-Hungary
SmokeRings01.jpgjpg SmokeRings01.jpg manage 47 K 30 Sep 2014 - 14:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
smokerings05.JPGJPG smokerings05.JPG manage 55 K 30 Jan 2017 - 03:19 Main.TLaurin Photo by Elizabeth Rieniets
smokerings6.jpgjpg smokerings6.jpg manage 56 K 25 Jul 2013 - 23:13 Main.TLaurin Photo by KINSpirit Iris & Daylily Farm
SmokeRings9.jpgjpg SmokeRings9.jpg manage 60 K 31 Jan 2021 - 03:55 Main.TLaurin Photo By Mooiplaas Iris & Daylilies-South Africa
SmokeRings8.jpgjpg SmokeRings8.jpg manage 61 K 07 Sep 2013 - 01:59 Main.TLaurin Photo by Echo Iris Garden
SmokeRings_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpgjpg SmokeRings_by_JanLauritzen_2.jpg manage 61 K 09 Nov 2010 - 23:26 Main.janlauritzen Taken at the AIS 2005 National in St. Louis, MO
SmokeRings_by_JanLauritzen-1.jpgjpg SmokeRings_by_JanLauritzen-1.jpg manage 65 K 09 Aug 2012 - 23:47 UnknownUser Photo by Jan Lauritzen - Taken at the AIS 2009 Convention in Kansas City
SmokeRings92.jpgjpg SmokeRings92.jpg manage 67 K 31 Jan 2021 - 03:56 Main.TLaurin Photo By Mooiplaas Iris & Daylilies-South Africa
smokerings5.jpgjpg smokerings5.jpg manage 73 K 26 Jan 2010 - 02:10 Main.htb ©2006 Laurie Frazer
smokerings10.JPGJPG smokerings10.JPG manage 76 K 07 Jan 2014 - 15:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by K.Brewitt 2013 Dallas Convention
SmokeRings020.JPGJPG SmokeRings020.JPG manage 79 K 31 Aug 2021 - 02:27 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
smokerings01.jpgjpg smokerings01.jpg manage 84 K 28 Jun 2015 - 02:33 Main.TLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
smokerings02.JPGJPG smokerings02.JPG manage 84 K 17 Jun 2014 - 17:00 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
smokerings03.JPGJPG smokerings03.JPG manage 88 K 17 Jun 2014 - 17:02 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Rosalie Figge slide collection
smokerings070.jpgjpg smokerings070.jpg manage 90 K 15 Jul 2021 - 15:01 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sandor Szasz-Iriszkert-Hungary
SmokeRings7.jpgjpg SmokeRings7.jpg manage 91 K 04 Sep 2017 - 02:11 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
SmokeRings02.JPGJPG SmokeRings02.JPG manage 92 K 05 Dec 2014 - 22:04 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SmokeRings03.JPGJPG SmokeRings03.JPG manage 100 K 02 Jun 2015 - 00:47 Main.TLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
smokerings3.jpgjpg smokerings3.jpg manage 121 K 21 Jun 2017 - 18:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson-Taken at MN Landscape Arboretum
smokerings7.JPGJPG smokerings7.JPG manage 134 K 16 Jan 2024 - 02:49 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kenneth Fenn-Newbridge-Victoria-Australia
SmokeRings04.jpgjpg SmokeRings04.jpg manage 137 K 19 Sep 2017 - 02:51 Main.TLaurin Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand
smokerings4.jpgjpg smokerings4.jpg manage 151 K 19 Jun 2017 - 19:42 Main.TLaurin Photo by Holly Johnson-Taken at MN Landscape Arboretum
SMOKERINGS1.JPGJPG SMOKERINGS1.JPG manage 152 K 24 Nov 2018 - 03:55 Main.TLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter-Iris Splendor Garden-Australia.
SmokeRings91.jpgjpg SmokeRings91.jpg manage 156 K 31 Jan 2021 - 03:56 Main.TLaurin Photo By Mooiplaas Iris & Daylilies-South Africa
2017-05-25 588TB Smoke Rings (2comboRS).jpgjpg 2017-05-25 588TB Smoke Rings (2comboRS).jpg manage 188 K 01 Oct 2017 - 14:59 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 A spathe and bud of TB Smoke Rings. Photo taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, 5/25 and 6/05/2017.
SmokeRings09.jpgjpg SmokeRings09.jpg manage 202 K 28 Sep 2021 - 03:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Michael Barnes- Iris Australis-Australia
smokerings08.JPGJPG smokerings08.JPG manage 212 K 25 Mar 2020 - 15:01 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
smokerings09.JPGJPG smokerings09.JPG manage 221 K 25 Mar 2020 - 15:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
SmokeRingsSI.JPGJPG SmokeRingsSI.JPG manage 272 K 22 Oct 2019 - 14:27 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sandy Ives.
Smoke Rings 25 Oct 2022.jpgjpg Smoke Rings 25 Oct 2022.jpg manage 425 K 26 Oct 2022 - 10:17 RachelMarks photo by Rachel Marks, Gippsland Australia, 2022
SMOKE_RINGS_(Gibson_1972).JPGJPG SMOKE_RINGS_(Gibson_1972).JPG manage 682 K 15 Aug 2016 - 22:37 PerryDyer  
Topic revision: r49 - 16 Jan 2024, Harloiris
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