■(MDB) 'Gay Sunshine'
1973, Sindt
'Gay Sunshine' (
David Sindt, R. 1972). Seedling #108. MDB, height 4.5" (11 cm). Early bloom. Standards pure light yellow; falls same, small areas of full yellow around white beards.
'Atomic Blue' X a
'I.pumila' . Riverdale Iris Gardens 1973. Honorable Mention 1974.
From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: MA. USDA Zones 5, 6
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From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing GAY SUNSHINE, MDB, 4-1/2" $5.00. Sdlg. 108 (Atomic Blue X pumila) From the creator of Sun Sparkle, winner of the 1972 Caparne Award, comes this lovely little companion. Light yellow stds. Falls the same with small area of bright yellow around the pure white beard. Wide, rounded petals, domed and flared, with ideal pumila form. Riverdale Iris Gardens. |
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