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Posted by hairmetal4ever Zone 6 OH (My Page) on

Tue, Oct 28, 03 at 21:31

I posted a few hours ago about Lycoris. I would also like to try some interspecific Iris crosses, such as Iris germanica (bearded) X I. sibirica or with dwarf types like I. histrioides or I. reticulata. Anyone done this? What species will cross? Any tips or suggestions?

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Posted by Pierre_R z9 Riviera (rutten@club-internet.fr) on
Mon, Nov 3, 03 at 16:43

Bulbous irises cross only to other bulbous ones.
Among rhyzomatous irises bearded ones are compatible, but not with unbearded. Compatibility is variable among the later.
Species number and variability is very high in all three groups with tall and dwarf ones.

Many crosses done and much more to do.

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Posted by Sparaxis Vic Aust (My Page) on
Sun, Dec 21, 03 at 16:07

The only bearded X non bearded ones that I have heard of are I. pallida (bearded) X I. tectorum (crested)
Hope that helps. There is a list specifically related to species iris, where crosses are discussed, and sometimes photos shown. If you e-mail me privately I will direct you there.
Cheers, Jan

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Posted by keking z9 CA (My Page) on
Sun, Feb 20, 05 at 3:49

Here's an old report on some interesting Iris hybrids.
http://www.bulbnrose.com/Heredity/irisbrd.htm

Christy Hensler of The Rock Garden is doing some of the most innovative Iris breeding that I know of.

Karl

Here is a link that might be useful: The Rock Garden

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Posted by keking z6 KY (My Page) on
Fri, Dec 10, 10 at 11:34

Since I posted the previous note I had to change my URL, so the link to the Iris hybrids is:
http://www.bulbnrose.org/Heredity/Iris/irisbrd.htm

Also, the link to Christy's page has changed. I'll link it below.

And I have a page of Iris information - old cultivars, breeding, etc.
http://www.bulbnrose.org/Heredity/Iris/Iris_info.html

Karl

Here is a link that might be useful: The Rock Garden

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