Iris Sunset #096
UnverifiedPSA #096
Colors
PinkOrangeRed
Description
An old Houston cultivar registered by late Iris Rock. One of the original 51. Rose pink, veined with cerise streaks, deeper pink throat and eye; salver shaped, rounded petals, slightly overlapped at center; large flower; strong sweet-pea scent. Gorgeous orange bloom with heavy veining. Good brancher, nice spicy sweet fragrance. Sometimes produces 6 or 7 petals. Very dense, heavy wood. Salmon pinkish orange with heavy veins, sweet pea fragrance. Rose pink flower with a deep orange center and red veining running through the petals. Sets seed heavily. Cold sensitive. Sets seed.
Appearance
An old Houston cultivar registered by late Iris Rock. Sometimes produces 6 or 7 petals
Bloom
Gorgeous orange bloom with heavy veining. Sometimes produces 6 or 7 petals
Fragrance
Rose pink, veined with cerise streaks, deeper pink throat and eye; salver shaped, rounded petals, slightly overlapped at center; large flower; strong sweet-pea scent. Gorgeous orange bloom with heavy veining
Growth & Foliage
Very dense, heavy wood
Cultivation Tips
Rose pink, veined with cerise streaks, deeper pink throat and eye; salver shaped, rounded petals, slightly overlapped at center; large flower; strong sweet-pea scent. Cold sensitive
Provenance
One of the original 51
Also Known As
Irish Sunset (sic)akaIris Rockaka
Details
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
PSA #
096
Fragrance Strength
pea, spicy sweet, sweet pea
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
An old Houston cultivar registered by late Iris Rock. One of the original 51. Rose pink, veined with cerise streaks, deeper pink throat and eye; salver shaped, rounded petals, slightly overlapped at center; large flower; strong sweet-pea scent. Gorgeous orange bloom with heavy veining. Good brancher, nice spicy sweet fragrance. Sometimes produces 6 or 7 petals. Very dense, heavy wood. Salmon pinkish orange with heavy veins, sweet pea fragrance. Rose pink flower with a deep orange center and red veining running through the petals. Sets seed heavily. Cold sensitive. Sets seed.
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Fragrancepea, spicy sweet, sweet pea
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