■(TB) 'Derwentwater'

1953, Randall

'Derwentwater' (Harry Randall, R. 1953). TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-B1, Pale-blue self. 'Helen McGregor' x 'Cahokia'. Wisley 1953, Fairmount.

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From Fairmount Gardens, 1955: DERWENTWATER (Randall 1955) M. Charm, personality and quality are united in this clear light Spectrum Blue (45/3). A cross of Helen McGregor and Cahokia, it has combined most of the best qualities of these two well known iris. Mr. Randall is very critical when selecting seedlings for further observation and this one has been highly praised in England. I quote the following from English Judges: "Derwentwater has a perfect form and the color is about the purest pale blue that Judges in this country have ever seen, when a flower is held beside most other blue varieties it makes them look almost lavender by comparison." I have grown and tested this iris in my own garden, and I agree with the English comments. There are no striations, and the inconspicuous beard is practically white, thus adding to the purity of color. The large firm textured blooms with wide hafts and flaring form are carried on strong well branched stalks. This is the formal and first introduction of this iris in the U. S. Bronze Medal British Iris Society 1953 and selected for trial at Wisley. 38 in. $20.00

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