1986, Gaddie
'Heaven's Shore' (Gene Gaddie, R. 1985). Seedling# 28-1. TB, 31" (79 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Lightly laced light violet blue (RHS 92B); white and orange yellow beard; slight sweet fragrance. 'Butterscotch Trim' X 'Charisma'. Gaddies' Gardens 1986.
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"Another pleasant surprise, and a major advancement From AIS Bulletin #261 April 1986 Introducing in breeding, was HEAVEN'S SHORE (Gaddie '86), seen at Melrose SHORE-HC in '85. Finally, a bit under Seedling # 8-1. This child of CHARISMA retained its parent's lace on a blue TB with excellent plant habits form-short, wide petals and branching, but is much bluer and more smoothly, heavily laced." [Perry Dyer (Oklahoma), “Melrose Gardens” super ruffling. And, three wellplaced branches hold seven buds on 31" stalks. A bright self in a clean, clear light blue, with a hint of violet. #28-1: Butterscotch Trim X Charisrna. $25.00. Gaddies' Garden. The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 263, (October 1986): 21.] |
"Another pleasant surprise, and a major advancement in breeding, was HEAVEN'S SHORE (Gaddie '86), seen at Melrose under Seedling # 8-1. This child of CHARISMA retained its parent's excellent plant habits and branching, but is much bluer and more smoothly, heavily laced." [Perry Dyer (Oklahoma), “Melrose Gardens” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, No. 263, (October 1986): 21.] |
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