■(TB) 'Fiction'

1981, Williamson

'Fiction' (Bryce Williamson, R. 1978). Seedling# 4375-2. TB, 35" (90 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards cream-yellow with slight flush of pale violet at base of midrib; falls white with wide plicata edge of light rose-lavender, shoulders sanded darker rose-lavender; light lemon beard. 'Montage' X 'Smoke Rings'. Pacific Coast Hybridizers 1981. Exhibition Certificate 1979; High Commendation 1980 (under name), Honorable Mention 1983; Favorite Guest 1984.

See below:
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References:

From AIS Bulletin #241 April 1981 Introducing FICTION. Can an iris be soft and subtle, yet totally stunning? Yes, I think so! Creamy light yellow standards with a faint blush of soft rose at the midribs; creamy white falls with a wide plicata edge of light rose-violet, with darker rose-violet shoulders and yellow beards. A large, rounded and lightly ruffled flower. Show stalks-three nicely placed flowers are common, yet the plant is free growing and flowering, but never at the expense of healthy increase. EC '79 and best TB seedling Region 14 Region Seedling Show at Sacramento. HC '80. Montage X Smoke Rings. $25.00. Pacific Coast Hybridizers.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-12-16
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2021 fiction.jpgjpg 2021 fiction.jpg manage 115 K 30 Jul 2021 - 02:30 MarthaRhoades Fiction
Fiction Ad.jpgjpg Fiction Ad.jpg manage 499 K 22 Sep 2022 - 20:41 DavidPotembski Scanned from AIS Bulletin #241 (Apr 1981), p.54.
Fiction02.JPGJPG Fiction02.JPG manage 84 K 16 Aug 2021 - 02:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Fiction03.JPGJPG Fiction03.JPG manage 57 K 12 Dec 2014 - 00:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Fiction12BHI.jpgjpg Fiction12BHI.jpg manage 58 K 18 Apr 2012 - 22:46 BetsyHiggins Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
Fiction_fl.jpgjpg Fiction_fl.jpg manage 38 K 10 Mar 2011 - 04:49 %LDAP{"sAMAccountName=IrisP" format="$displayName"}%  
fiction1.JPGJPG fiction1.JPG manage 75 K 21 Apr 2020 - 02:16 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1985 Pacific Coast Hybridizers catalogue by Terry Laurin
fiction2.JPGJPG fiction2.JPG manage 369 K 06 Jan 2021 - 03:23 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the 1993 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin
fiction7.JPGJPG fiction7.JPG manage 168 K 15 Jan 2025 - 03:59 TerryLaurin Photo by C&T Iris Patch
fictionevelyn.JPGJPG fictionevelyn.JPG manage 149 K 07 Dec 2021 - 15:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Evelyn Roller
fictionevelyn1.JPGJPG fictionevelyn1.JPG manage 135 K 07 Dec 2021 - 15:57 TerryLaurin Photo by Evelyn Roller
fictionevelyn10.JPGJPG fictionevelyn10.JPG manage 134 K 07 Dec 2021 - 15:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Evelyn Roller
Topic revision: r22 - 12 Mar 2025, DougChyz
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