■(TB) 'Red Tango'

1956, Wells

'Red Tango' (Julian Wells, R. 1956). Seedling# 54-1. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Clear terra cotta-red self. ('Joseph's Mantle' x 'Molten') x 'Cheeks Of Tan') X ('Burnished Bronze' x 'War Dance'). Wells 1956.

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From AIS Bulletin #141, April 1956. Introducing RED TANGO ((Joseph's Mantle x Molten) x Cheeks of Tan) x (Burnished Bronze x Wardance). This full flaring flower has a metallic iridescence that gives added brilliance to this clear terra cotta red self color of this outstanding flower. The color is very HOT and is a shade of red unknown to the iris world up to this introduction. $25.00. Wells Gardens.

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