Three Oaks


  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

ORIGINATOR: Agnes Whiting

INTRODUCED: 1943

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 38"

BLOOM SEASON: Midseason

DESCRIPTION: S. old rose-pink, midribs flushed yellow; F. old-rose pink, heliotrope blaze in center, golden tan hafts with yellow reticulations; beards gold.

PARENTAGE: Matula X Garden Magic

AWARDS: Honorable Mention 1945, Award of Merit 1949

PBF: Unknown

INTERESTING INFO:
From the 1946 Schreiner's Iris Lover's Catalog: This glowing old rose-pink blend with very broad flowers is ruffled pleasantly. The pleasant color has a mellow tone and the flower is highlighted with an overlay of rosy-copper and bright blue center on the falls. Long blooming season; stem are short branched.