Numa Roumestan


  • 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

  • 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: Ferdinand Cayeux

INTRODUCED: 1928

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 36"

BLOOM SEASON: Late

DESCRIPTION: S. light vinous-red; F. amaranth-red shot garnet; beard orange.

PARENTAGE: Imperator X Medrano

AWARDS: None

PBF: None

INTERESTING INFO:
From the 1930 Cayeux et LeClerc Iris Catalog: The general effect of this warm coloured Iris is most distinct and attractive, the rich amaranth-red hue is more specially bright when seen at the sunshine. S. light vinous-red. F. amaranth-red shot garnet, beard orange. Strong erect growing plant with flowers of great substance, late flowering