{Disarmed} Re: Hyb: Intaglio X Sky Wings

Christy,
Interesting photo, but with this one, I have to ask what Siberian trait does it exhibit? It looks like a typical bee pod Japanese iris. As for the conditions under which it grows and blooms, that is a poor indicator of the type of iris you're growing. I've had seedlings bloom in 2" pots that were ignored for a year--only getting rain water and an occasional sprinkle. They were only 15" tall and the flower less than 3" across. Siblings from the same cross that were lined out and tended grew over 4' and were at least 7" across.
 
I know that your season is more compressed than mine, but I have very little overlap between Siberian and JI seasons. Consider yourself lucky that you can produce crosses with such unique characteristics that they are indistinguishable from one of the parents!
 
Dennis
 
 
   
----- Original Message -----
From: Hensler
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 4:34 PM
Subject: [sibrob] Hyb: Intaglio X Sky Wings

Dennis,
 
Lexicon has yet to produce pollen of any color though it did manage to set seed with something its first year. (I'm guessing it may have crossed with a nearby sibling.)
 
I've checked stems on the Siberian type hybrids and found a number with solid rather than hollow stems but I've never thought to check pollen color. Thanks for the tip. I'll have to add it to my list of things to do this year.
 
Just to muddy the waters a bit..... This kid is from a batch out of Intaglio (JI-type F1 JI x SIB) X Sky Wings. Note the dark purple lines through the signal. This and its sisters grow in an area with poorer soil and less water than my Siberians. "20" has become a favorite for the wide range of color it throws.
 
Whether it's a convincing hybrid or not it's never failed to put on a show.
 
Christy
 
THE ROCK GARDEN
Newport, WA
http://www.povn.com/rock/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hager" <academyhouse@yahoo.com>
 
>Two of the definitive characteristics of the JI flower are a clear yellow signal and absolutely >no haft marks.
 
>I would be curious as to the color of the pollen--I. ensata pollen is always bright yellow. I >work much less with Siberian irises, but I've never seen Siberian pollen that is bright yellow.
 
 

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