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â– (TB) 'Stepping Out'

1964, Schreiner

'Stepping Out' (Schreiners, R. 1964). Seedling# S 562-A. TB, height 38" (97 cm). Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-W2V, Large white areas sharply patterned edges of blue-black-violet. Parentage unknown. Schreiners 1964. Honorable Mention 1965; Judges Choice 1965, Judges Choice 1966; Franklin Cook Cup 1966; Award of Merit 1967; Nelson Award 1968; American Dykes Medal 1968; Nelson Award1971; Nelson Award 1972; Nelson Award 1973; Nelson Award 1978.

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Spathe and bud of TB Stepping Out. Photos taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, 5/25 and 6/05/2017.Front view of TB Stepping Out. Photo taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, 6/05/2017.Side view of TB Stepping Out. Photo taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, 6/05/2017.Photo by NolaPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPlease contact Brock Heilman for image use.Photo by Mike GreenfieldMSU botanical gardenStepping Out flPhoto by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris GardenPhoto by Iris City GardensPhoto by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris GardenPhoto by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-GermanyPhoto courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS websitePhoto by Blue J IrisPhoto by Seagate Irises-United KingdomPhoto by Ogden Station DayliliesPhoto by Igor Khorosh,UkrainePhoto by AIS ArchivesPhoto by Glanavon Iris Patch-New ZealandPhoto by Evgeny Nazarov-UkrainePhoto by Elladan McLeesterPhoto by Rene Martin-FrancePhoto by Elladan McLeesterPhoto by Damon GardensPhoto by Damon GardensPhoto by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.Photo by Exline Iris GardenPhoto by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.Photo by SchreinerPhoto by Abbey GardensPhoto by Alain Chapelle-FrancePhoto by Iris of Sissinghurst-United KingdomPhoto by Robert Piatek-PolandPhoto by Gerard Raffaelli-FrancePhoto by Kelways-United KingdomPhoto by Across Iris Lanes GardenPhoto by Mikey Lango-Taken at 2015 AIS ConventionPhoto by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.Photo by Jeanette GrahamTaken at the AIS 2009 Convention in Kansas Citysteppingout schreinerPhoto by Exline Iris GardenPhoto by John Baumfalk

References:

From Schreiner’s catalog, 1964: STEPPING OUT (Schreiner 1964) ML. 38". This is essentially a white iris in both standards and falls, strikingly picoteed an unbelievably rich deep violet. The bold effect resulting carries the plicatas to new heights of contrast. The snowy ground color--much larger in the standards than is customary--has a handsome, glossy sheen, while the rich pansy-violet margining has a stylish ruffling that greatly enhances the beauty of the flower. The large blooms, held aloft with regal carriage and ideal, four-way branching, create a stunningly beautiful clump. Garden visitors unsling their cameras when STEPPING OUT catches their eye. A jewel for your garden. A tall Dot & Dash contrastwise, clearer white standards. No. S562-A. Pictured above. $25.00.
STEPPING OUT did what no other plicata had done in many years when it won the Dykes Medal. It is an outstanding iris for the garden and for the show bench, as proven by its winning the Nelson Award this year. [Mullin, Ron (1971). Irises I Like, American Iris Society Bulletin 204(January 1972), 13.]
 
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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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-- RolandDejoux - 2009-12-21
  • TB 'Stepping Out' bloomed at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, approximately June 2-12, in 2017. The beards on this years blooms were violet tipped with orange, becoming all orange in the throat. -- HollyJohnson2017 -04-01 - 02 Oct 2017
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
2017-05-25 507TB Stepping Out (2RScombo).jpgjpg 2017-05-25 507TB Stepping Out (2RScombo).jpg manage 176 K 02 Oct 2017 - 12:59 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 Spathe and bud of TB Stepping Out. Photos taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, 5/25 and 6/05/2017.
20170605_131857TB Stepping Out (2RS).jpgjpg 20170605_131857TB Stepping Out (2RS).jpg manage 241 K 02 Oct 2017 - 13:10 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 Front view of TB Stepping Out. Photo taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, 6/05/2017.
20170605_131959TB Stepping Out (2RS).jpgjpg 20170605_131959TB Stepping Out (2RS).jpg manage 264 K 02 Oct 2017 - 13:05 HollyJohnson2017-04-01 Side view of TB Stepping Out. Photo taken by Holly Johnson at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, zone 4b, 6/05/2017.
STEPPINGOUT01.jpgjpg STEPPINGOUT01.jpg manage 156 K 07 Dec 2015 - 22:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
STEPPINGOUT03.jpgjpg STEPPINGOUT03.jpg manage 73 K 23 Apr 2014 - 17:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Igor Khorosh,Ukraine
STEPPING_OUT1_EI.JPGJPG STEPPING_OUT1_EI.JPG manage 202 K 07 Sep 2015 - 19:51 Main.ruiris MSU botanical garden
Stepping-OutNN.jpgjpg Stepping-OutNN.jpg manage 56 K 10 Nov 2011 - 23:03 BetsyHiggins Photo by Nola's Iris Garden
SteppingOut01.JPGJPG SteppingOut01.JPG manage 66 K 07 Dec 2014 - 17:20 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
SteppingOut02.JPEGJPEG SteppingOut02.JPEG manage 16 K 10 May 2014 - 12:57 TerryLaurin Photo courtesy of Mike Lowe from original HIPS website
SteppingOut02.JPGJPG SteppingOut02.JPG manage 76 K 14 Apr 2014 - 13:17 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
SteppingOut02.jpgjpg SteppingOut02.jpg manage 80 K 05 Nov 2014 - 03:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Ogden Station Daylilies
SteppingOut03.JPGJPG SteppingOut03.JPG manage 62 K 02 Jun 2015 - 02:24 TerryLaurin Photo by Glanavon Iris Patch-New Zealand
SteppingOut03.jpgjpg SteppingOut03.jpg manage 73 K 02 Apr 2015 - 19:49 TerryLaurin Photo by AIS Archives
SteppingOut04.jpgjpg SteppingOut04.jpg manage 57 K 02 Apr 2015 - 19:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
SteppingOut05.jpgjpg SteppingOut05.jpg manage 55 K 02 Apr 2015 - 19:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
SteppingOut06.jpgjpg SteppingOut06.jpg manage 267 K 11 Apr 2017 - 03:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
SteppingOut16.jpgjpg SteppingOut16.jpg manage 15 K 19 Jul 2013 - 19:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Abbey Gardens
SteppingOutEI.jpgjpg SteppingOutEI.jpg manage 43 K 20 Dec 2012 - 15:16 BetsyHiggins Photo by Exline Iris Garden
SteppingOutJB.JPGJPG SteppingOutJB.JPG manage 54 K 19 May 2013 - 17:07 BetsyHiggins Photo by John Baumfalk
SteppingOut_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg SteppingOut_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 69 K 26 Oct 2010 - 07:11 Main.janlauritzen Taken at the AIS 2009 Convention in Kansas City
Stepping_Out.jpgjpg Stepping_Out.jpg manage 42 K 09 Jan 2010 - 01:01 MichaelGreenfield Photo by Mike Greenfield
Stepping_Out_TB_Schreiners_1964.jpgjpg Stepping_Out_TB_Schreiners_1964.jpg manage 89 K 21 Sep 2014 - 21:45 Main.georgebacon Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
Stepping_Out_fl.jpgjpg Stepping_Out_fl.jpg manage 46 K 20 Feb 2011 - 19:04 IrisP  
stepping01.jpgjpg stepping01.jpg manage 107 K 04 May 2015 - 20:03 TerryLaurin Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden
stepping_out-X2.jpgjpg stepping_out-X2.jpg manage 209 K 19 Feb 2016 - 00:11 BrockHeilman Please contact Brock Heilman for image use.
steppingout01.jpgjpg steppingout01.jpg manage 64 K 22 Aug 2014 - 20:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris City Gardens
steppingout02.jpgjpg steppingout02.jpg manage 20 K 13 Sep 2014 - 15:09 TerryLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises-United Kingdom
steppingout03.jpgjpg steppingout03.jpg manage 203 K 19 Dec 2017 - 23:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Evgeny Nazarov-Ukraine
steppingout04.JPGJPG steppingout04.JPG manage 239 K 28 Mar 2020 - 18:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Rene Martin-France
steppingout06.jpgjpg steppingout06.jpg manage 62 K 22 Jul 2014 - 19:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Damon Gardens
steppingout07.JPGJPG steppingout07.JPG manage 89 K 21 Apr 2014 - 16:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
steppingout08.jpgjpg steppingout08.jpg manage 89 K 29 Jun 2015 - 19:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Exline Iris Garden
steppingout09.JPGJPG steppingout09.JPG manage 92 K 06 Aug 2015 - 21:00 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
steppingout15.jpgjpg steppingout15.jpg manage 66 K 14 Jul 2013 - 14:35 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
steppingout18.jpgjpg steppingout18.jpg manage 93 K 14 Nov 2013 - 20:54 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-France
steppingout19.jpgjpg steppingout19.jpg manage 61 K 24 Jan 2014 - 17:26 TerryLaurin Photo by Iris of Sissinghurst-United Kingdom
steppingout20.jpgjpg steppingout20.jpg manage 73 K 31 Jan 2014 - 20:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Robert Piatek-Poland
steppingout21.JPGJPG steppingout21.JPG manage 395 K 27 Feb 2020 - 16:22 TerryLaurin Photo by Gerard Raffaelli-France
steppingout3.jpgjpg steppingout3.jpg manage 100 K 29 Feb 2016 - 20:38 TerryLaurin Photo by Kelways-United Kingdom
steppingout4.JPGJPG steppingout4.JPG manage 77 K 25 Aug 2015 - 02:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Across Iris Lanes Garden
steppingout5.jpgjpg steppingout5.jpg manage 62 K 28 Aug 2015 - 00:31 TerryLaurin Photo by Mikey Lango-Taken at 2015 AIS Convention
steppingout6.JPGJPG steppingout6.JPG manage 582 K 22 Sep 2016 - 18:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
steppingout7.JPGJPG steppingout7.JPG manage 185 K 01 Jun 2018 - 02:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
steppingout_schreiner.jpgjpg steppingout_schreiner.jpg manage 66 K 13 Jan 2010 - 13:14 Main.avmoran  
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