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2011 — 2012 Welcome to the seventh year of our online catalogue of beautiful Louisiana Irises. After all the rain we seemed to have had earlier in the year, it is said to have been a dry Winter! There have been some beautiful Spring days recently, but we did need some rain, which came in some heavy downpours to bring the water table to a better level. As I write, nasty squalls are bringing high winds and more rain. The Louisiana irises have enjoyed the rain, are healthy and well into growth now, so there should be a great display very soon. A few more new to New Zealand releases obtained from IRIS HAVEN, Australia, in recent years are included in this listing of some of the cultivars we grow, and of course we have our usual offering of many older, tried and true varieties. Some are offered again after being absent for a year or two. The Feature Release this year is ‘Our Dorothy’. Bred by Bernard Pryor, this beautiful iris was introduced in 2002 , and has been used extensively as the parent of many of IRIS HAVEN’s newer cultivars. We are introducing this year a NZ Louisiana iris, ‘Woodley Queen’ raised by Isobel Simpson of Hawkes Bay, a small-growing cultivar of tailored form in a soft pink. There are full descriptions of both in the catalogue. We hope you enjoy browsing this website, where there should be irises for everyone. Best wishes for a great iris season. Stephanie Boot |
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Apricots, Oranges and Tans |
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‘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. $10 |
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‘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. $10 |
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‘Little Nutkin’: (H. Pryor, 1994 66 cm), ML Heavily ruffled, golden russet self with slightly reflexed petals, all with yellow signal and raised orange crests. The style arms are light tan with a rosy pink blush and yellow tip. $10 |
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‘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. $10
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Blues, Lavenders and Purples |
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‘Beautiful Bethany’ Water Sprite Variety. (B. Pryor, 91cm E-M) 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 . $12 |
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‘Clyde Redmond’: (C. Arny, 1970 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. $6 or 3 for $15 |
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‘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. $8 |
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‘Tidal Pool’: (Heather Pryor, 2003) (122 cm), M-L A pale lavender violet infused with blue, and a yellow blotch with overlaying orange steeple signal. The falls have additional violet surrounding the signal area, and the style arms are apple green with violet tips. All petals are ruffled. Gorgeous and unusual. Limited Supplies. $15 |
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‘Jeri’: (N. Bertinot 1984 96cm. E-M) Velvety dark grape violet, with an inconspicuous citron line signal. Makes an outstanding long-blooming clump. $10 |
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‘Lake Ouachita’: (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. $8 or 3 for $20 |
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‘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. $12 |
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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. |
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‘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. $12
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‘Final Frontier’: Water Sprite variety. (B. Pryor, 1999. 89 cm,) E-M. Mid-violet standards have a cream rim and “feathered” petal edges. Falls are deep lilac purple with the same cream “feathered” petal edges, and a golden steeple signal with a raised centre. Golden yellow style arms with violet tips complete the picture. New to NZ. Limited supplies $15 |
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‘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. $12 |
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‘Now and Forever: (H. Pryor, 1997, 89 cm, M) This beautiful cultivar has pastel lavender standards with purple veining and cream reverse. Falls are slightly darker lavender with cream rim and blush near the lime-green steeple signal. Soft, apple-green styles add to the softness. $10 |
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NEW RELEASE 2010-2011 |
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NEW RELEASE 2010-2011 |
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‘It’s a Knockout’: (H. Pryor, 2000, 107 cm, E-M) Cream standards have lilac veining and a lilac rim. Violet falls have a white rim. Lilac styles are tipped apple-green. It you like large blooms on tall stalks, then this is the one for you. Limited Supplies. $12 |
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NEW RELEASE 2010-2011 |
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‘Ginger Nutkin’: Water Sprite variety. (H. Pryor, 89cm, M) A highly ruffled ginger-apricot self. Falls have raised golden-apricot signals. Style arms are the same colour but with a pink blush. First time offered in New Zealand. Very limited supplies. $15 |
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NEW RELEASE 2010-2011 |
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‘C’est Si Bon’: (John C. Taylor, 1983 (90 cm), E ) Blue violet self with a large white spray pattern on the falls and a white rim on all petals. Lime line signals and throat. This is a worthy older variety, associating well with whites and soft yellows . $10 |
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‘Childhood Sweetheart’: (H. Pryor 2001 97cm) The sweetest lavender self with white rim and darker veining. White style arms with a violet blush and golden signals on the falls creates a lovely image. Limited supplies. $12 |
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‘Wizard of Aussie’: (H. Pryor, 1997 114 cm) E-M) This is a chameleon, as no two blooms are the same. Standards are variable, but often deep red with lemon reverse. Style arms lime yellow, tips blushed red. The falls are usually deep red, with yellow sunray veining from lime yellow line signal, and lemon reverse. If you would like something completely different….. $12
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‘Star Power’: (Mary Dunn, 1993, 91 cm, M). Gorgeous large ruffled flowers of velvety plum purple, with a medium-size spear-shaped gold signal. First offering of this beautiful tall cultivar. Very limited supplies. $12
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NEW RELEASE 2011-2012 |
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