Re: HYB: Broken Colors (was....CAT: Willow Bend Farm, "irregular" flower patterns)
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- Subject: Re: HYB: Broken Colors (was....CAT: Willow Bend Farm, "irregular" flower patterns)
- From: R* T* D* <r*@sierratel.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 21:58:58 -0700 (MST)
Dennis Kramb wrote:
> Again, what causes this?
This pattern in iris is called the "Broken color" pattern. It was
developed originally by Ensminger about two decades ago and other
hybridizers have picked up where he left off, especially Brad Kasparek
of Zebra Gardens in Utah.
> Does this occur in wild "natural" species and varieties?
Not that I know of.
> I think that BATIK is probably another cultivar like this?
Yes, this was one of the first of Ensmingers and was runner up for the
Dykes Medal a few years ago.
> Is there a scientific term for this phenomenon?
This pattern believe it or not originated from mutating plicatas.
> Are there any books or articles on the web that discuss it?
No books that I know of, but some articles were published in the AIS
Bulletin.
We are introducing two "broken color" iris for Brad & Kathie Kasperek
this year , because of their move. We are also introducing a variegated
foliage plant of theirs with near "Black" flowers called ZEBRA NIGHT.
Rick Tasco
Superstition Iris Gardens
Central California
Zone 8
