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Name: Jerry New Jersey (Zone 6a)  Jpari Mar 30, 2018 8:18 AM CST |
| Hi Folks, I see in the plant database that 'Florentine Silk' has 3 child plants. I am wondering if anyone here has had success in using this cultivar as either a pod or pollen parent? |
Name: Tom Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b)            tveguy3 Mar 30, 2018 10:31 AM CST |
| Yes, I made a cross on it and got seeds a couple years ago. I haven't used it's pollen yet. Voltaire: "Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities," |
Name: Kent Pfeiffer Southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)           |
I used Florentine Silk for a dozen or so crosses. In my limited experience, it's easier to use it as a pod parent than as a pollen parent. Was not too impressed with most of the seedlings that came from it, though. Generally, Dykes Medal winners get used fairly heavily in hybridizing. The fact that Florentine Silk currently only shows up in the parentage of three irises makes you wonder.  This is probably the best of the seedlings I got from it, and the only one that hasn't been culled.  I kept it because because there are surprisingly few (good) irises in that color combination. It will probably never make it to introduction, but I'm hoping it will serve as a useful breeder. |
Northern CA (Zone 9a)    iciris Apr 11, 2018 7:26 PM CST |
I think it's beautiful!  • “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous |
Name: Evelyn Sierra foothills, Northern CA (Zone 8a)          evelyninthegarden Apr 11, 2018 11:17 PM CST |
KentPfeiffer said:I used Florentine Silk for a dozen or so crosses. In my limited experience, it's easier to use it as a pod parent than as a pollen parent. Was not too impressed with most of the seedlings that came from it, though. Generally, Dykes Medal winners get used fairly heavily in hybridizing. The fact that Florentine Silk currently only shows up in the parentage of three irises makes you wonder. I like the stain-washed standards. Very nice! "Luck favors the prepared mind." - Thomas Jefferson |
(Zone 9b)  UndertheSun Apr 12, 2018 12:23 AM CST |
I think that seedling needs to grow here, so I can judge it better.   |
Name: Tom Southern Wisconsin (Zone 5b) tveguy3 Apr 12, 2018 3:41 AM CST |
I had two bloom from it's seeds, this was the better of the two, the other didn't even merit a picture. Both got tossed.  Voltaire: "Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities," |
Name: Lilli Lundby, Denmark, EU        IrisLilli Apr 12, 2018 8:04 AM CST |
evelyninthegarden said:  ....and that deep, rich colour on the falls and beards is just Of course I talk to myself; sometimes I need expert advice! |
Name: Leslie Durham, NC (Zone 8a)     Lestv Apr 12, 2018 8:37 AM CST |
KentPfeiffer said:I used Florentine Silk for a dozen or so crosses. In my limited experience, it's easier to use it as a pod parent than as a pollen parent. Was not too impressed with most of the seedlings that came from it, though. Generally, Dykes Medal winners get used fairly heavily in hybridizing. The fact that Florentine Silk currently only shows up in the parentage of three irises makes you wonder. Absolutely beautiful color on that seedling! And as you said, not a common color combo. So while FS may not be an ideal parent, it gave you a nice child plant. I would grow that one for sure. "The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black |
Name: daphne san diego county, ca (Zone 10a)  shizen Apr 12, 2018 11:29 AM CST |
| with leslie. love that color combo. |
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