I think the older pinks with that form, like the old reds, are not quite as pink by today's standards, but there are some pretty ones that would look nice with your collection. Just found this one browsing though HIPS gallery:


And Easter Bonnet is a nice one. Seems to vary in color quite a bit...

Orchid pink would be a pretty addition too:

I have had Easter Bonnet it is a nice one. Why did I give it ALL away.

I have a NOID that's kind of a mauve color. Somewhat like those above.

Tom, I really like your NOID, and I also have 'China Maid' just planted this year in my garden, so I'm looking forward to seeing it in bloom next Spring.

tveguy3 said:I have a NOID that's kind of a mauve color. Somewhat like those above.

That's really pretty

tveguy3 said:I have a NOID that's kind of a mauve color. Somewhat like those above.

Arlyn is growing some of mine to see if it's possibly Rameses, it looks pretty close to me.

It sure does.

While digging out some Blue Moon Sibs, I found non PBF bearded iris. They might be more At First Sight. Nothing bloomed there this spring. Whatever they are, they need separating. Of course, old properties are funny. The more one digs, the more old plants that have been dormant for years, keep coming up.

My cousin still owns the 3 decker apartment house my grandparents bought in 1909. As she digs more and more, my grandmother's plants keep coming up. My grandmother has been gone since 1945.

The first year I lived here I saw lots of iris rhizomes growing in the shade and none bloomed. The 2nd year several bloomed and they were all the same. As I cleared the area and allowed more sun in, different colors/varieties showed up for the next 3 years.

My family were never gardeners. I had to learn for myself. Mom grew tomatoes and that was it for her. My DD and DGD are into it now and it's great to pass along plants to them. My DH's dad grew the most beautiful roses but we weren't allowed to take any from the property when it was sold in 2009. The new owners wanted to keep them. We discovered after they had dug and discarded almost all of them. Such a shame. There were 35 varieties on the property, some of which were planted in the 50s and 60s.

I just finished planting (5) more iris rhizomes: Autumn Wine (2), Bryce Canyon (2), and Rameses.
I still have a few more I'm trying to find an empty spot for

Hope you get the space to work out Patrick!

I am really far behind on this thread. Tom: For a nice really read you could go with Spartan unless you find the form too "modern":


And I know you are sending rhizomes of your choice due to culling, but if you end up with more Peking Dancer, I will take it off your hands in a heartbeat.

Leslie, the photo of 'Spartan' is gorgeous! It is one of the Iris on my Wish List for next year. I just love the look of that Red Iris. Thanks for posting it !

And that one is a beauty too Patrick! I got it last year and it really stood out in the garden.

Sultan's Palace in the sun:

Duh! I have gone crazy this year with RED Irises! I don't know what's wrong with me!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with liking red irises!

Spartan is indeed gorgeous! That photo is superb, but all the other images in the data base are beautiful too.