Tongariro
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J. Stevens, R. 1948 / I. 1949/50
Iris Class:
Bearded
Bearded Class:
Tall Bearded
Age:
1940-1949
Fall Color:
Red/Maroon
Standard Color:
Red/Maroon
Pattern:
Bitone
Beard Color:
Orange/Deep Yellow
Hybridizer:
Stevens J
Rarity:
GG eligible - endangered

Full Description

TB 36″ M R9M

From Stevens Bros. catalog for 1952-53: “A gloriously rich colour of a new shade of copper toned rose red. The large wide-petaled flowers of this iris have lovely form, excellent substance and a smooth even texture. Place this near creams such as Airy Grace and Sylvan Song, even that old favorite Magnolia, add a light blue, and you will have a picture that delights the eye with its beauty and balance. Distinct, colourful and different.”

(Copper Rose X Redmayne).

Note: This variety was originally entered as Arabian Nights, but that name was formerly released by Mrs. Stevens to Mrs. Whiting.