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■(TB) 'Gateway'

1972, Spence

'Gateway' (Herbert Spence, R. 1968). Seedling# 64-28-7A. TB, 35" (89 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-W4BVcm, Standards white with lavender infusion; falls pale lavender with white patch in center, slightly laced; tangerine beard. Seedling# 62-6-4E ('Mademoiselle' x 'Rippling Waters') X 'Rippling Waters'. Mission Bell, Spence 1972. High Commendation 1971; Honorable Mention 1973.

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From AIS Bulletin #205 April 1972 Introducing GATEWAY (Spence '72). Midseason. 35". TB. 62-64E (Madamoiselle X Rippling Waters) X Rippling Waters. A sparkling blue-lavender that lightens at the base of the standards and the center of the falls which have cerise beards. High point of this iris is the elegant, ruffled, flaring flower form. This well-branched stalk has an average of 9 well placed buds. HC '71. Net $25.00. Herbert spence. Co-introuced with Mission Bell.
From AIS Bulletin #205 April 1972 Introducing GATEWAY (Spence) (Co-introduced with Herb Spence). Cerise bearded blue-orchid with accent on form and substance. $25.00. Mission Bell.
 
GATEWAY (Spence '72), also a lighter orchid, is a fine grower, well branched with lots of buds. This is another iris that looks especially good when the sunlight falls on it and brings out subtle lavender tints. [James McWhirter, “Reflections and Anticipations,” The Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Vol. 57, No. 221 (April 1976): 14.]
 

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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