Rivendell Iris Garden

2009 — 2010

Welcome to this, our fifth year of offering quality plants of beautiful Louisiana irises to New Zealand gardeners. Once again we have had unusual weather, but perhaps this is becoming the norm! The late Summer and Autumn weather was beautiful, with very little wind, and working in the gardens was very pleasant. However July brought Winter with a blast of cold conditions all over the country, and lots of rain in some places and lots of snow in others. Louisiana irises have been enjoying the rain and are well into growth now, which is very promising for the bloom season ahead. Seven more new New Zealand releases obtained from IRIS HAVEN, Australia, in recent years are included in this listing of some of the cultivars we grow, and many older, tried and true varieties will always be popular. This year our Feature Release is ‘Few are Chosen’. Registered by Heather Pryor in 2005, it is a new colour breakthrough in her quest for a true orange Louisiana iris. A full description follows in the catalogue.

The two DeBaillon Award winners will be available again, but in very limited supplies. After such a demand for them on their release, it has taken a considerable length of time for them to clump up to flowering size plants once more.

We hope you enjoy browsing this website, in the pages of which there should be irises for everyone. Best wishes for a great iris season.

Stephanie Boot

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DEBAILLON MEDAL WINNERS

2006 Peaches In Wine

2004 Hot and Spicy

For the second time, an Australian-bred (and only the third time a non-US bred) Louisiana Iris cultivar has been awarded the

Mary Swords De Baillon Medal, by the American Iris Society. Rivendell Iris Garden is delighted to be able to offer these irises to New Zealand gardeners, along with our feature release ‘Few are Chosen’.

(See Front Page and Descriptions later in the catalogue.)

Apricots, Oranges and Tans

‘Future Classic’: (H. Pryor, 1997, 109 cm, E-M) As the name implies, this one is pretty special. A salmon-red bitone, with the falls being slightly darker than the standards. The bright yellow styles set the blooms off to perfection. New to NZ .Limited supplies.

$15

‘Hot and Spicy’: (H. Pryor, 1997, 95 cm, M) A bright, eye-catching terracotta-red self with lemon rim on all petals. The lime-green style arms, raised yellow signal and lemon reverse make this a bright and cheery addition to the garden. First Australian-bred DeBaillon Award winner 2004. Very limited supplies.

‘Jive Talkin’: (H. Pryor, 2002, 100 cm, E-M) Lemon base colour is washed with a strong cerise-pink blush, white rim and lemon reverse. Long, lime-yellow, steeple signals on all petals give the flowers a larger than life appearance. Blooms change colouration to lemon with a pronounced pink blush on 2nd and 3rd days. New to New Zealand.

$12

Lost For Words’: (H. Pryor, 1997 89cm, E-M) a soft apricot self with a gentle pink blush and unique, deep maroon veining on all petals. The styles are lemon, blushed pink at the base. It is a unique blend of pastel hues, a vigorous grower and one of the first to bloom each year.

$12

‘Wizard of Aussie’: (H. Pryor, 1997, 114 cm, E-M) Standards are variable, being either red with yellow marbling and red veining, or all red, overlaid with yellow signals. Falls are generally deep-red with yellow sunray veining. Lime yellow styles. A very variable bloom with often different colour combinations on a single stalk. New to NZ.

$15

Blues, Lavender and Purples

‘Cammeray’: (J. C. Taylor, 1984, 28” 71cm, E. Soft greyish-blue.

Makes a very pretty clump in soft colour schemes, and contrasts nicely with brighter colours.

‘Beautiful Bethany’ (B. Pryor, 91cm E-M) Water Sprite Variety. This charming, petite, violet bitone features white rim and reverse on all petals. The falls feature a bright yellow blotch overlaid with a striking golden steeple signal. White style arms are tipped violet. Ruffled blooms of great charm. New to New Zealand. Limited supplies . $20

‘Clyde Redmond’: (C. Arny, 1970 30" 76 cm. M.) A small-growing, deep cornflower blue self; with a fine greenish-yellow line signal, and a flush of wine-red on the styles. Now an historic cultivar, always reliable.

‘Elusive Butterfly’: (Ghio. 1983 102cm. E-M.) Lavender-violet standards and falls, with white spray pattern on the falls. Lime style arms tipped violet and large golden signal. Excellent show stalks HM.‘86. AM.’90 Limited supplies.

‘Winking Kitty’: * “Water Sprite” variety (H. Pryor, 2002, 92 cm, M-L) variety. Deep lavender falls feature striking, lime-green signals. White standards feature deep lavender signals and a paler flush. Triangular-shaped blooms are eye-catching. Limited Supplies.

‘Jeri’: (N. Bertinot 1984 96cm. E-M) Velvety dark grape violet, with an inconspicuous citron line signal. Makes an outstanding long-blooming clump.

$10

‘Lake Oachita’: (Morgan, 1992, 66 cm, M) Named for a lake in the U.S state of Arkansas. It is pronounced “Watch-It-Tor” and is a pale blue self with a small yellow steeple signal. A truly petite cultivar with vigorous growth habits. New to New Zealand. Limited supplies.

‘Sydney Harbour’: (H. Pryor, 2003, 122 cm, M) Standards are mid cobalt-blue and the falls are a shade or two darker. Style arms are cream with a lime-green base and violet-blue tips. Ruffled, slightly reflexed blooms show off this cultivar to perfection.

$20

‘Swords Drawn’: (H. Pryor, 2002, 105 cm, M-L) Clear, mid blue-violet self with clear cream rim and lilac reverse. Lilac style arms, tipped white. Very elongated, golden steeple signals with a red-violet eyeliner surround, overlaid by a yellow blotch signal on all petals, making the slightly reflexed blooms show off the vibrant star signal effect. New to NZ.

$15

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The “Water Sprite” varieties bred by Heather and Bernard Pryor of Australia, are named to designate their smaller-flowering nature and smaller growing plant habits, with no variety growing more than 90cm (36 in) in height. They have the same good garden habits as the regular-height varieties but can fill a different role in the garden, due to their shorter stature.

‘Flyaway Blues’: (Janet Hutchinson, R. 1998, 33-36" (84-91 cm), M. Lavender to rosy lavender blend, grey violet influence, pale line edge; style arms rosy lavender over lime, deeper crests; F. rich medium rose violet, grey violet influence, veined, pale line edge, small yellow and green signal; heavily ruffled; slight fragrance.

$15

NEW RELEASE 2008-2009

‘Queen Jeanne’: (H. Pryor, 2003, 104 cm, M-L) .This deep blue-violet bi-tone is a beautiful cultivar. All petals are ruffled and feature a fine lilac rim and reverse. A clear yellow blotch overlaid with a golden steeple signal on the falls adorns the open blooms. White style arms, blushed violet add to the regal presence. Healthy glaucous foliage. New to NZ.

$15

NEW RELEASE 2008-2009

‘Jacaranda Lad’: (Heather Pryor, R. 1996) 40" (102 cm), M. This charmingly elegant, blue self has become a great favourite due to its good garden habits and lovely shades of jacaranda blue. The very strong lime-green signals are a great foil for the blue petals. Shorter stalks show off the well-placed buds to great effect. Mid to late. Limited supplies.

$15

NEW RELEASE 2009-2010

NEW RELEASE 2008-2009

‘Few are Chosen’: (H. Pryor, 2002). 102 cm, E-M) This bright, ruffled cultivar was a colour breakthrough at the time for Heather in her quest for a true orange Louisiana iris. Apricot standards with a fine lemon rim and reverse, and apricot style arms with a yellow midrib, set off the medium orange falls blushed dark orange at the edge, also with a fine lemon rim and reverse. Raised golden orange steeple signals with red tip complete the picture. New to NZ. Limited supplies. $25

FEATURE RELEASE 2009-2010

NEW RELEASE 2009-2010

‘Now and Forever: (H. Pryor, 1997, 89 cm, M) Pastel lavender standards have purple veining and a white petal reverse colour. Falls are slightly darker lavender with white rim and blush near the lime-green steeple signal. Soft, apple-green styles add to the softness.

$15

NEW RELEASE 2009-2010

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