Peking Summer

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: 1984

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 40"

BLOOM SEASON: Mid to Late

DESCRIPTION: S. amber yellow, touched rose on midrib; F. rich rose maroon; old gold beard tipped brown; ruffled and laced.

PARENTAGE: G 705-2: ((T 1081-4: (Karachi x Memphis Lass) x Cloud Capers) x Breaking Dawn) X 1974 #8, unknown parentage

AWARDS: High Commendation 1983, Honorable Mention 1986

PBF: Unknown

INTERESTING INFO:
From the 1984 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: NEW...a laced and ruffled variegata capturing the warm earthy tones of Pearl Buck's beloved country. This floral anthology is a glorious medley of color. Its upright broad standards are pleasantly colored with amber shadings and have the faintest highlight of rose towards the central midrib. The rich rose-maroon falls are well substanced and colorfast and oh so smoothly tinted. A floral exclamation point that sheds its own special radiance. See this buoyant, heartwarming, outstanding selection above. Three branches with 8 buds.