Data specific to Irises (Edit)
Hybridizer: M. Dunderman
Year Of Registration: 1981
Year Of Introduction (May Differ From Registry): 1982
Seedling Number: BB 393
Classification: Miniature Tall Bearded (MTB)
Registered Height: 23 inches (58 cm)
Bloom Season: Mid
Bloom Color Classification: Rose
White
Flower Patterns: Plicata
Bloom Color Description: Deep rose standards, small amount of white in center; white falls, 1/2" border of rose
Beard Color: Deep orange
Foliage: Purple Based
Awards: Honorable Mention: 1984
Williamson-White Medal: 1994
Other: Williamson-White Award: 1986

General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Flowers: Showy
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Ploidy: Diploid
Parentage: Y-493 light rose X Y-756 orchid
Child plants: 10 child plants

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Common names
  • Miniature Tall Bearded Iris
  • Iris

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Location: Little garden of Big Dreams, Dayton KY
Date: 2021-05-01
Location: Kaunas, Lithuania, EU
Date: 2013-02-02
Location: Dayton,KY
Date: 5/4/13

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