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| I'm looking for a deep pink colored iris that almost glows. Photos on Google of "Cranberry Ice" is like what I'm looking for.
Can anyone recommend a tall, bearded Iris that I might like. Is "Cranberry Ice" as bright as it looks in most of the photos on Google? I have a deep purple "Superstition". I don't need another purple Iris. I need something that is for sure on the pink side. "Superstition" looks purple from a distance, I need a deep pink Iris that looks pink from a distance. Thanks,
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- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Sun, Aug 26, 12 at 22:47
| To my eyes,'Cranberry Ice' appears to be kind of red and purple, but if you like it, why not get it? How about 'Sheer Ecstacy'? It's the brightest one I can think of in a dark pink. True pinks are hard to come by in irises. The pinkest pink iris is generally thought to be 'Ovation' which is a historic iris. There are a lot of orchid pinks that are bright, like Persian Berry and Jennifer Rebecca. Good luck with your search. |
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| 'Cranberry Ice' would look great with 'Superstition'. It won an Award of Merit (AM) in '79. I'd put it in the group of red-purples-violet-etc. Not as wine-color as others. As Hosenemesis said true pinks are difficult. The pastels come the closest. Orchid pinks tend to glow, like 'Delirious' which is next to impossible to get a picture of its true color. Love talking about pinks! |
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| I had Cranberry Ice many years ago and it had NOTHING to do with pink, even by a long shot. I yanked it, cause with me the color was always muddy. The only iris that looks deep pink from a distance is Ovation, but it has never been a good grower for me. |
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- Posted by aseedisapromise z4.5 SD (My Page) on Wed, Aug 29, 12 at 23:33
| I know people like to always push the color envelope with their plants, but I decided long ago to just let the iris do what they do best, and when I wanted a bright pink by my Superstition, then I planted a Firewitch Dianthus. |
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- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Thu, Aug 30, 12 at 23:10
| Beautiful garden! Thank you for sharing this photo with us. I really love the dianthus with the black irises. Everything looks so perfect! Renee |
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