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Irises Come in All the Colors of the Rainbow

By Paul2032
April 13, 2013

When you see the exciting irises that are being introduced today, it is hard to believe that their ancestors were shades of white, blue or violet. Hiding in the genes and chromosomes of those ancestral irises was the possibility of a vast spectrum of colors and patterns. These diverse beauties are now being produced by talented iris breeders who are giving us astonishing blooms in all of the colors of the rainbow.

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valleylynn
Apr 12, 2013 10:41 PM CST
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Name: Lynn
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Paul your photos make me want to go out and get more iris. They are beautiful.
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vic
Apr 13, 2013 2:08 AM CST
Name: Vicki
North Carolina
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I agree Beautiful photo's Thumbs up
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dave
Apr 13, 2013 6:58 AM CST
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I agree Click on Paul's username and then from there you can view all the images he's posted to the database. So many amazing varieties!
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lovemyhouse
Apr 13, 2013 7:15 AM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
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I agree I agree I agree I agree
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Paul2032
Apr 13, 2013 7:32 AM CST
Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
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Thanks ATP friends......I've always loved flowers and plants and taking pictures and participating in ATP has increased my pleasure.
Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah
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valleylynn
Apr 13, 2013 7:54 AM CST
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Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Plant Database Moderator
Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant and/or Seed Trader Garden Ideas: Master Level
Hurray! Hurray! Yes, and his photos make me want to go get more plants. Lovey dubby
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lovemyhouse
Apr 13, 2013 8:43 AM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi
Dragonflies Dog Lover Bookworm I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Photography Bee Lover
Plays in the sandbox Butterflies Region: Texas Garden Sages I sent a postcard to Randy! Charter ATP Member
Me, TOO! Thumbs up
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KyWoods
Apr 13, 2013 9:13 AM CST
Name: Renée
Northern KY
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Ooo, they're all amazing! Thanks, Paul!
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wildflowers
Apr 13, 2013 10:06 AM CST
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North East Texas (Zone 7b)
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Paul, your iris are all so beautiful and different. Love the pics. Lovey dubby
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woofie
Apr 13, 2013 1:07 PM CST
Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)
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If someone doesn't tell me where I can get that "Gitano," I AM going to throw a tantrum! Hilarious!
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Paul2032
Apr 13, 2013 1:28 PM CST
Name: Paul
Utah (Zone 5b)
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We certainly don't want anyone throwing a tantrum so I looked and Mid-America has it listed for $10, It is a Keith Keppel iris but he is cutting back and only keeps things for 2-3 years.
Paul Smith Pleasant Grove, Utah
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woofie
Apr 13, 2013 1:32 PM CST
Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)
Charter ATP Member Garden Procrastinator Greenhouse Dragonflies Plays in the sandbox I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
The WITWIT Badge I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Dog Lover Enjoys or suffers cold winters Container Gardener Seed Starter
Thank you, Paul! I'll go peek. I've never had a good spot for Iris till this season, when I'm going to have a new good size bed and that iris (along with oh just maybe a couple more Whistling ) will fit right in.....and DH just loves iris! Smiling
Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.
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KyWoods
Apr 13, 2013 5:03 PM CST
Name: Renée
Northern KY
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Hmm...can't access their website. We must all be trying to get there at the same time. Rolling on the floor laughing
Oh, looks like I was using an old website...I found them.
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woofie
Apr 13, 2013 6:44 PM CST
Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)
Charter ATP Member Garden Procrastinator Greenhouse Dragonflies Plays in the sandbox I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
The WITWIT Badge I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Dog Lover Enjoys or suffers cold winters Container Gardener Seed Starter
I also found that one at another nursery in Oregon, and they don't have a minimum order. Don't know anything else about them, but I may give them a try. Anyone know anything about this company?
http://stores.iris-sisters.com...
Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.
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blue23rose
Apr 14, 2013 8:55 AM CST
Name: Vickie
southern Indiana (Zone 6b)
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Really love the simple pink coloring of "Star Appeal". All are beautiful and I bet your garden smells absolutely wonderful when these all get going!
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