■(TB) 'Exotic Melody'

1985, Weiler

'Exotic Melody' (John Weiler, R. 1984). Seedling 77-57-6. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Orchid; light yellow beard. 'Sweetheart Waltz' X seedling 73-10-4: (('Flaming Heart' x 'New Moon') x 'San Leandro'). Rialto Gardens 1985.

Note: the pictures found on this cultivar page are under investigation. A nursery previously sold this iris as having a red beard however the AIS registered description indicates it has a 'light yellow beard'. (See references below.)

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones

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From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing EXOTIC MELODY (Weiler 85) TB 34" (86 cm) M-L. This very broad, blocky flower has exceptional substance giving long lasting qualities to each flower. The color, a first for us, is a rosy orchid throughout. Well branched stalks are sturdy giving good support to the large flowers. Fertile. Sdlg. 77-57-6. (Sweetheart Waltz X 73-10-4: ((Flaming Heart x New Moon) x San Leandro). $25.00. Rialto Gardens.
From Roris Gardens 1990 catalog (page 59) - Exotic Melody (Weiler, '85) No. 336, $12.50. Broad blocky, rosy orchid with red beards. Good substance, good growth, vigorous. Note: picture scanned from catalog (exoticmelody1.JPF) and catalog description indicate a red beard while the official AIS description indicates a light yellow beard.

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