Eastertime

Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris
Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris
Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

ORIGINATOR: Schreiner

INTRODUCED: 1980

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 38"

BLOOM SEASON: Mid to Late

DESCRIPTION: S. cool lemon cream, shaded gold toward heart, especially at base; F. crystalline white, precisely bordered gold; yellow gold beard.

PARENTAGE: D 1158-B: (White Taffeta x (R 116-3 x Arctic Flame)) X G 1402-1: ((May Delight x Christmas Time) x Tinsel Town)

AWARDS: Honorable Mention 1982, Award of Merit 1984

PBF: Unknown

INTERESTING INFO:
From the 1980 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: Looking for excellence in a new variety, here it is! This star performer is a handsome cream encrusted with gold. No, we need not gild the lily in describing thes lovely Jersey cream-white branded gold. Just see out photograph and you will agree. Here we have a majestic gem, sculpturesquely formed and dramatically hued. Its flowers, in addition, have very heavy substance. A vision of loveliness! Resplendent and radiant, with sparkling clarity, this jewel has lovely ruffled form, excellent proportion and excels in hardiness and weather resistance. Heavy ramrod stiff stems, four branches plus spur. Just as Springtime is the season of new life, so too will this fine Iris bring “new life” to your garden.