Sweeter than Wine

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: 1988

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 35"

BLOOM SEASON: Early to Mid

DESCRIPTION: S. near white with slight blush of pink; F. royal purple with pastel mauve wire rim; muted tangerine beard; laced.

PARENTAGE: Latin Lady X I 677-1, Bristo Magic sib

AWARDS: High Commendation 1987, Honorable Mention 1990, Award of Merit 1994

PBF: Unknown

INTERESTING INFO:
From the 1988 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: For sheer elegance we recommend this sleek new bitone. The fully upright standards are near white with a whispering blush of pink. The wide rounded falls are a regal wine-plum precisely edged with a wire rim of rosy lavender. What an eye-catching contrast! The large delicately fluted flowers have impeccably luxurious form. See this delightful treat in our picture above right. Three branches and 7 buds.