Re: Questions re: Variegated Iris

Chris Morris wrote:
> 
> On Sun, 22 Jun 1997 PTOWEN7844@aol.com wrote:
> 
> >
> > Several questions from a novice regarding variegated iris.
> >
> > 1. What cultivars of variegated Iris exist?
> 
> In answer to this one there are a few species which show variegated
> foliage, Ii. Pseudacorus, Ii. ensata, Ii. foetidissima, Ii. laevigata,
> Ii. pallida (two clones, one with yellow, and one with silver
> variegation), Ii. japonica (possibly three clones of variable habit), Ii.
> tectorum.
> There are one or two TB cultivars in the US with variegated foliage but
> I'm not too sure of the names, Striped Moonbeam is one I think.
> In the UK there are a couple of variegated cultivars of species, one
> which is a Ii. laevigata sport but expensive and rare.
> >
> > 2. In your opinion, which have the most striking folliage?  the most striking
> > flowers?
> 
> The two pallida clones and the variegated Ii. pseudacorus, on both
> counts, the japonica and foetidissima are good in shade, the former is a
> bit tender, the latter a bit miffy.
> >
> > 3. Will any of these thrive as a marginal or submerged in the shallow part of
> > my pond (top of pot 1" below water level)?
> 
> Ii.pseudacorus variegata is excellent and thrives in a pond, I grow mine
> about 6 inches deep
> >
> > 4. Do any of the variegated Iris come true from seed?  If so, which ones?
> >
> Ii. pseudacorus will produce either all white seedlings or all green, but
> one person down at a fish farm in Devon got lucky and has an all gold leaved
> seedling which survives.
> 
> > 5.  Are there any suppliers who specialize in variegated Iris, or ones who
> > carry most of the ones available.  (Addresses or URLs please)
> 
> Don't know who supplies ni the US, try Iris City Gardens, they subscribe
> to Iris-L>
> 
> Christopher Morris
> Hexham Northumberland UK
> 18oC, dull and overcast after 2 weeks of rain
> Yes we're playing the Aussies at cricket and it's Wimbledon fortnight and
> so it's bound to rain!

Greetings, Christopher;

David and I have just returned to the net, after a three + week absence
for national convention and garden visiting. Our final stop was Zebra
Gardens in South Jordan, just south of Salt Lake City, Utah, the home of
Brad and Kathie Kasparek. Watch for some new and incredible irises with
wonderful variegated foliage coming out of their garden in the next year
or two. In fact, just watch for some new and incredible irises coming
out of their garden in the next few years! We were overwhelmed, to say
the least, as well as very impressed with the quality of the work Brad
is doing. He is being very particular, so we are confident that those of
you who like variegated irises and\or foliage plants will truly enjoy
his "children".

Nancy Silverberg,
Molalla, OR, where it is just another beautiful day in Paradise!!
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