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hybridizing iris

hairmetal4ever
20 years ago

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?

Comments (4)

  • Pierre_R
    20 years ago

    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.

  • Sparaxis
    20 years ago

    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

  • keking
    19 years ago

    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

  • keking
    13 years ago

    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