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■(TB) 'Red Lightning'

1984, Gibson

'Red Lightning' (James Gibson, R. 1983). Seedling# 65-4B. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards reddish purple and orange blend, lacy orange edge; falls white ground with wide orange band, stitched red; orange brown beard. Seedling# 22-2R: ('Orange Plush' x 'Anon') X seedling# 25-2A: ('Orange Plush' x seedling# 14-9A). Gibson Iris 1984.

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From AIS Bulletin #252, January 1984 Introducing RED LIGHTNING-TB, 35", M. Fancy Plicata, Sdlg. 65-4B $25.00. The fifth and last of five sibs including QUEEN IN CALICO. With its rich red color and outstanding orange lace, many felt it should join the parade. Stands are a redpurple and orange blend with 1/4 " rim of orange tipped lace. Falls are a richer red on an orange ground with white signal. Ruffled, laced and semi-flaring. Six 6x7" blooms on nicely branched stalks. Gibson Iris Gardens.
 
 


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