GENERAL CATALOGUE LISTING
LOUISIANA IRISES FROM A TO L
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LET FREEDOM RING - an award winning Water Sprite Variety, showing the difference in colouration from day 1 bloom to day 3 blooms (Photos Left and Right)
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE CYBER CATALOGUE
Irises have their own descriptive terminology and the explanations of terms listed below are provided here to assist those of you who are new to irises, so that you can better understand the descriptions noted below a little better.
Standard = is really a bearded iris term, but one that is used in a general manner here to describe the three petals of a Louisiana iris which are on top of the lower petals of an open bloom. In most cases, 'standards' are smaller than the lower petals, which are called 'falls'.
Falls= also a bearded iris term, but one that is used here in a general manner to describe the three petals of a Louisiana iris which are usualy larger in size and generally seen under the 'standards' on an open bloom. Falls can sometimes open outwards and then downwards - like a bearded iris.
E = blooms early in the bloom season. M = blooms in the middle of the season and L = blooms later in the season. Re = can re-bloom in autumn and winter as well as in the spring. The actual timing of your own bloom season will vary on where your garden is located. The bloom sequencing in this website are as per the timing of flowers in our garden in Sydney.
Self = a flower with all of its petals being the same colour.
Bitone= a flower with three petals being one tone and three petals being another tone of the same basic colour.
Bicolor= a flower with three petals being one specific colour and three petals being another specific colour.
Rim= the outer edge of the petal (also known as a 'halo' in the USA and an 'edge' in other countries).
Reverse= the colour found on the underside of petals and the only colour that can be seen on an unopened flower.
Style Arms= the three bracts which cover the pollen sacks. They are a very distinctive attribute on Louisiana irises (and most other beardless irises) as they are very clearly seen on an open flower. Style Arms can bear a different colour to the petals, have a different colour on the centre midrib, the tips, the outer edges of the arms or even at the base. They are sometimes just referred to as 'styles'.
Signals= these come in a variety of shapes and sizes on Louisiana irises and are generally described as being a 'line, steeple, blotch or raised'. Some have an outline or 'eyeliner' of a contrasting colour and others have a multiple combination of different types. Originally signals were only found on the 'falls' and indicated to the bees where the pollen sacks could be found on an open flower. These days many modern hybrids have signals on all petals. If the signals are identical on all petals, then they are referred to as a 'star signal pattern'.
Spray, Blush = different types of effects on the petals. Their names really do describe the various effects well.
Water Sprite= this is a term created by us to describe the range of shorter-growing varieties which we have been specifically developing for the last decade or so. These are well suited to smaller gardens or placed in the front of regular-height varieties. They grow in exactly the same way and generally have the same vigour and overall good garden attributes as the regular-height varieties. However, the Water Sprite varieties generally grow no higher than 90 cm. Flowers are usually more petite as well so that the overall effect of a flowering stalk is still in proportion to the flower size etc. We have tried to use purely whimsical names for the Water Sprite varieties because real water sprites are impish folk who generally inhabit small pools.
LOUISIANA IRIS LISTING FROM A to L
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* AFTER THE NAME DENOTES THAT THERE IS A PHOTO AVAILABLE OF THE CULTIVAR ON THIS PAGE.
ALICIA CLARE (left), BUSHFIRE MOON (centre) and ANN HORDERN (right)
BOUND FOR GLORY (left), CRUSHED ICE (centre) and CATWALK IDOL (right)
ACACIA RHUMBA (H. Pryor, 1994, 71 cm, E) Standards are soft lemon, falls are slightly darker, with serrated petal edges. Bright lime-green style arms punctuate the picture. AU $12
ALICIA CLARE * (B. Pryor, 2000, 76 cm, M) WATER SPRITE variety. Highly ruffled, creamy-lemon self with perfect form. Pale yellow style arms. A quick increaser with great garden presence. Name for one of our neices. AU $15
ANN CHOWNING * (Chowning, 1976, 91 cm, E) An oldie, but a goodie! A deep currant-red bicolour with bright golden line signals. Pronounced triangular flower shape. Still one of our all-time favourite US cultivars. Limited stock. AU $12
ANN HORDERN * (H. Pryor, 1997, 102 cm, M-L) Pale lemon self with deep pink petal rim and rind pink veining. Lemon-yellow style arms. The entire bloom changes to pink after the second day. Named for my dearest friend. AU $15
BETTER BELIEVE IT * (J.Taylor, 1996, 120 cm, M-L) Despite its mid-late registration, this cultivar blooms early in the season for us. This interesting red self has a yellow spray pattern on all petals, a deeper red petal edge and yellow style arms. One of favourites of John's later things. Limited Stock. AU $12
BETTY ANN (P. Jackson, 2004, 95 cm E) What a bright and cheerful cultivar this one is! Always one of the earliest of the Jackson cultivars to bloom for us this bright, deep yellow self is a knock out in the garden. Limited stock. AU $12
BLACK GAMECOCK * (Chowning, 1978, 61 cm VL) One the last cultivars to bloom for us, this diminutive dynamo is still one of the darkest-coloured Louisiana irises - 30 years after it was first introduced. The rhizomes are like pencils - very thin, but very prolific. This blue-black self has a narrow gold line signal. This cultivar is reputed to the most cold-hardy variety. Limited Stock AU $12
BOUND FOR GLORY * (H.Pryor, 122 cm, M) Ruffled, deep gingery-orange self with outstanding garden and show bench qualities. Vigorous growth and overall great attributes. AU $18
BUSHFIRE MOON * (H. Pryor, 1996, 76 cm, E-M) A pure orange-yellow self with the finest green line signal on all petals. Ruffled and delicate. A colour breakthrough for Louisiana irises - similar in colouration to a pumpkin flower - and just as bright. AU $12
FEW ARE CHOSEN (left), BEAUTIFUL BETHANY (centre) and HIGHLAND MIST (right).
CYCLAMINT (left), DISTANT MUSIC (centre) and DAINTY LACE (right)
EXTRA DAZZLE (left), EXPLODING STAR (centre) and EASTMAN WINDS (right)
CATWALK IDOL * (H. Pryor, 1999, 81 cm, E-M & Re) The dark, hot-cerise standards are beautifully combined with the slightly darker falls. The raised orange steeple signals on the falls combine beautifully with the style arms. A white rim and reverse to all petals completes the picture. This one regularly re-blooms in autumn and winter for us. AU $18
CHARLOTTE'S TUTU * (H. Pryor, 97 cm, E-M) Ruffled hot cyclamen self that really does look like a tutu. Lime-green signals create a 'star pattern', cerise style arms. AU $10
CHERRY TWIST * (B. Pryor, 2002, 76 cm, E-M) WATER SPRITE variety. Deep cerise-red, ruffled self with darker petal edges and lemon reverse. Identical, bright golden blotch signals with strong cherry-red eyeliner outline give a dramatic star signal effect to the open blooms. Rounded and overlapping petals can sometimes twist a little at the edges - give the open bloom a quirky look. Quick increaser. AU $18
CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART * (H. Pryor, 97 cm M) The sweetest lavender self with white rim and darker veining. White style arms with a violet blush and golden signals on the falls create a lovely image. LIMITED SUPPLIES AU $18
CLYDE REDMOND * (Arny, 1970, 75 cm, M) A popular, small cornflower-blue self with bright yellow signal. This cultivar is in the parentage of some of the best modern blues available. Short stalks are packed with flowers. Limited supplies. AU $12
CREATIVE ARTISTRY * (H. Pryor, 102 cm M) Standards are lemon and blushed pink with a fine overlay of red veining. Falls are lemon, blushed pink and a fine overlay of red veining. Lemon styles. 1st day blooms have pronounced veining. 2nd & 3rd day blooms are awash with pastel shades. Unique! AU $18
CREME FREEZE (Peter Jackson, 2000, 95 cm M) Charming, creamy-white self of outstanding garden quality. One of our favourites of Peter's things. LIMITED SUPPLIES. AU $15
CRUSHED ICE * (H. Pryor, 1997, 100 cm, E-M) A beautiful, classically pure white self with yellow signals. Outstanding growth and vigour with stalks that stay erect during even the strongest winds. The best white available today. AU $12
CYCLAMINT * (H. Pryor, 1996, 76 cm, M) Deep cyclamen-purple self with a bright minty-green centre. Lavender style arms. Very floriferous and easy to grown. AU $9
DAINTY LACE * (H. Pryor, 2000, 122 cm, M) A petite, pure white self with white style arms. Pronounced triangular flower shape. Great increaser and wonderful garden plant. Dainty ruffling. AU $15
DISTANT MUSIC * (J. Hutchinson, 2007, 112 cm, E-M) Lovely rosy-lavender standards and darker falls show off this ruffled cultivar to perfection. We think that this is one of Janet's finest hybridising achievements. LIMITED SUPPLIES. AU $20
DESERT JEWEL * (John Taylor, 1991 100 cm, M) An unusual brown-gold-sunset self with marbled sepals. One of our favouites after all these years. No ruffling here - but the unique colouration makes up for this. Limited Supplies. AU $12
ELAINE'S WEDDING (left), ELIZA de BURGH (centre) and FESTIVAL'S ACADIAN (right)
FOR DAD (left), FROM THIS MOMENT (centre) and FUTURE CLASSIC (right)
EASTMAN WINDS * (B. Pryor, 2005, 76 cm M-L) Bright fuschia-pink self with all petals covered with fine veining. An unusual green-yellow 'steeple star' signal pattern adds impact. AU $20
ELAINE'S WEDDING * (B. Pryor, 1998, 75 cm, E-M) WATER SPRITE variety. A soft lavender bitone of petite proportions. The white styles are blushed lavender. Compact growth and cute flowers make this a must for the romantic gardener. AU $15
ELIZA de BURGH * (Janet Hutchinson, 2001, 86 cm, E-M) Beautiful, ivory-white self with rich, golden star signals. An outstanding garden performer which increases quickly and blooms its heart out every spring. LIMITED SUPPLIES AU $15
ENDEARING THOUGHT * (B.Pryor, 90 cm, M-L) WATER SPRITE VARIETY. Gorgeous mid-mulberry-rose bitone with large flowers and great garden appeal. LIMITED SUPPLIES AU $20
EXPLODING STAR * (H. Pryor, 2007, 97 cm, E-M) A dazzling, mid-orange self with file lemon rim. Ruffled blooms recurve with age, giving the older flowers a new dimension. LIMITED SUPPLIES. AU $20
EXTRA DAZZLE * (H.Pryor, 2004, 102 cm, E) Dark, cyclamen-rose self with white rim and pale lemon reverse. The long, lime steeple signals feature strong yellow surround an are overlaid with an intense white sunray patterns. Our Premier release in 2004. AU $20
FESTIVAL'S ACADIAN * (Dorman Haymon, 1989, 91 cm, L) This one is hard to kill and has to be one of the best things that Dorman has created over the years! This deep red-violet bitone features a lemon rim and reverse plus an overlay of fine lemon dotting at the petal edges. Wow! AU $8
FEW ARE CHOSEN * (H. Pryor, 2005, 102 cm M) Mid apricot standards have fine lemon rim and reverse. Falls are true, mid-orange. Slightly reflexed flowers show off the signals to perfection. A new colour breakthrough! LIMITED AVAILABLE. AU $20
FINAL FRONTIER * (B. Pryor, 89 cm, E-M) WATER SPRITE VARIETY. Mid violet standards have a cream rim and 'feathered' petal edges. Falls are deep lilac with the same unusual, cream 'feathered' petal edes. Style arms are golden, with a violet tip. Unusual AU $15
FLAMENCO RUFFLES * (H. Pryor, 2001, 102 cm, L) Rich, deep crimson, highly ruffled standards are matched by deep rosy-lavender falls. A tall cultivar that has stalks full of flowers. An open bloom looks like a flamenco dancer's dress in full flight. Ole! AU $20
FLAMINGO FLAMENCO * (B. Pryor, 2002, 90 cm, E) WATER SPRITE variety. The hot raspberry colouration of this self features an intense white sunray pattern around the golden steeple signals. Style arms are also hot raspberry with an intense lime-green base. Petite, triangular-shaped blooms are crisp and precise in appearance. AU $18
HEY LITTLE DEVIL (left), FLAMINGO FLAMENCO (centre) and LAKE HAMANA (right)
FORTUNE FINDER (left), GARNET STORM DANCER (centre) and IMPERIAL LANTERN (right)
FOR DAD * (H. Pryor, 1998, 100 cm, M-L & Re) Absolutely fabulous, clear yellow self with round flower form, frilly petal edges, great bud-count and is considered by many to be the ultimate yellow Louisiana iris cultivar available today. The ruffled blooms feature style arms of a slightly darker colouration than the petals. An outstanding all-round cultivar which can also re-bloom in the autumn and winter. This one will always be one of our personal favourites. AU $12
FORTUNE FINDER * (H. Pryor, 2004, 99 cm, E-M). You'll shout Eureka whe nthis beauty blooms in your garden! This almost blindingly-bright lemon-yellow bitone eatures fine violet veining when first open. By the 2nd and 3rd days the standards have changed to ivory-white and bloom has turned into a bright lemon amoena. Styles are the same colour as the falls. Lots of buds and branches make an established clump really stand out in the garden. AU $20
FROM THIS MOMENT * (H. Pryor, 1999, 76 cm, E-M) Pretty, mid-pink standards with ruby-red signals. Ruby-rose falls with large golden blotch signal. Petite, ruffled blooms in great abundance. AU $15
FUTURE CLASSIC * (H. Pryor, 1997, 109 cm, E-M) As the name implies, this one is pretty special. A salmon-red bitone, with the falls being slightly darker than the standards. The bright yellow styles set the blooms off to perfection. LIMITED SUPPLIES. AU $12
GARNET STORM DANCER * (H. Pryor, 1995, 80 cm, M-L) Gorgeously ruffled, deep purple-black self with velvety petals which feature a strong, green-gold signal. Style arms are purple. This one is a real knock-out in the garden and remains one of our most popular cultivars. AU $12
GLADIATOR'S' GIFT * (J. Taylor, 1990, 100 cm, M-L) Ruffled greyed-red that can sometimes look chocolate-red. A great all-rounder in our garden that is as good on the show bench as in the garden. AU $12
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IMAGINED OCEANS (left), LITTLE NUTKIN (centre) and GOLDEN FIREWORKS (right)
CHARLOTTE'S TUTU (left), CREATIVE ARTISTRY (centre) and CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART (right)
GOLDEN FIREWORKS * (B. Pryor, 2000, 76 cm, M) WATER SPRITE Variety. This heavily ruffled, straw-yellow self features fine green veining and green style arms. AU $15
GRACE DUHON (Dorman Haymon, 1978, 102 cm, M) If you like dark-coloured irises, then this is the one for you! Triangular-shaped flowers of very dark re-violet feature a strong gold signal on the falls. AU $8
HALO DOLLY * (B. Pryor, 1997, 91 cm E) WATER SPRITE variety. One of the earliest to bloom in our garden - and what a beauty it is! Lilac standards feature a white rim (or halo) and reverse. Falls are mid violet with a white rim and reverse. Creamy-lemon style arms complete the picture. A great garden performer with show-quality stalks. AU $15
HALO DOLLY (left), HONEY STAR (centre) and HEATHER PRYOR (right)
FINAL FRONTIER (left), DESERT JEWEL (centre) and BLACK GAMECOCK (right)
HEIRLOOM AMETHYST * (B. Pryor, 1997, 90 cm, E) WATER SPRITE variety. Just like its sister, HALO DOLLY, this cultivar puts on an early show in the garden. Standards are mid violet with a lilac rim and pale reverse. Falls are slightly darker. The lilac style arms are a delight addition. LIMITED SUPPLIES. AU $15
HEATHER PRYOR * (John Taylor, 1994, 130 cm, M-L) The soft creamy standards are flushed pink. The falls are cream with a deep rosy-pink blush. Rounded, ruffled blooms on tall, vigorous stalks. This one is a MUST for every garden and is, quite naturally, on of our favourites. AU $10
HEY LITTLE DEVIL * (B. Pryor, 2000, 71 cm E-M) WATER SPRITE VARIETY Standards are sofe apricot-pink with rose veining. Falls are deeper red with lemon rim and reverse. Soft lemon style arms are blushed red. Ruffled and truly gorgeous. Limited supplies AU $12
HIGHLAND MIST * (H. Pryor, 2005, 99 cm M) An elegant, ruffled 'ashes of violet' self with white rim and reverse to all petals. A bright yellow 'star' signal patter adds great appeal. One for the romantic gardener. Think of 'heather on the hill', 'mist on the moors' etc. AU $20
HONEY JUMBLE * (H. Pryor, 1999, 100 cm, M-L) A delectible honey-coloured self with honey-brown veining all over the petals, a pronounced golden-yellow rim and reverse. Styles are light yellow. Ruffled and very vigoruos. Limited supplies. AU $10
HONEY STAR * (Janet Hutchinson, 1991, 87 cm, M) A creamy self with a light honey blush to all petals. The rich yellow star signal gives the cultivar its name. This one is hard to kill - and very, very easy to grow. Soft, elegant and beautiful. AU $6
HOPELESSLY DEVOTED * (H. Pryor, 109 cm, M) A unique, pale mustard-yellow self with strong green undertonings. Style arms are lime-green with lemon tips. AU A$18
HORDERN'S HENRY * (H. Pryor, 1997, 108 cm, E) Lightly ruffled, soft brandy-tan self which is washed and veined slightly darker. Yellow-green signals on all petals, with a honey reverse. Style arms are bright yellow. Nmed for our favourite feline, whose tummy fur is the same colour. NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT. AU $8
IMAGINED OCEANS* (Peter Jackson, 2007, 125 cm E-M) Gorgeous medium blue-violet self with lemon spray pattern on all petals. Style arms are lemon. Highly ruffled and very, very desirable. Limited supplies AU $18
IMPERIAL LANTERN * (H. Pryor, 2005, 115 cm M) The same beautiful golden-orange colouration as BUSHFIRE MOON - but with a reflexed flower form. The intense colouration makes this one glow in the garden - just like a Chinese lantern. Limited supplies. AU $20
IT'S A KNOCKOUT * (H. Pryor, 2000, 107 cm, E-M) Cream standards have lilac veining and a lilac rim. Violet falls have a white rim. Lilac styles are tipped apple-green. It you like large blooms on tall stalks, then this is the one for you. AU $15
JIVE TALKIN' (left), GLADIATOR'S GIFT (centre) and BETTER BELIEVE IT (right)
CHERRY TWIST (left), HEIRLOON AMETHYST (centre) and ANN CHOWNING (right)
JIVE TALKIN' * (H. Pryor, 2002, 100 cm, E-M) Lemon base colour is washed with a tutti-fruiti mixture with a strong cerse-pink blush, white rim and lemon reverse. Long, lime-yellow, steeple signals on all petals give the flowers a larger than life appearance. Blooms change colouration to lemon with a pronounced pink blush on 2nd and 3rd days. AU $20
JERI * (N. Bertinot, 1984, 96 cm, E-M) A dark velvety grape-purple-black self with an inconspicuous lemon-lime line signal. Flowers have open form and little ruffling, but the colour is superb. Limited supplies. AU $12
JOIE DE VIVRE * (H. Pryor, 1995, 89 cm, M-L) Heavily ruffled, deep rose, flushed purple with pale reverse, raised yellow steeple signals on all petals. This cultivar can change colour in different light conditions. Outstanding. AU $10
JUST IMAGINE * (Janet Hutchinson, 2001, 104 cm, M-L) Pretty white standards are veined soft lilac. White falls are sandedand veined lilac. A stunning garden effect is created quickly and easily with this quick-growing cultivar. AU $15
LAKE HAMANA * (B. Pryor, 2005, 90 cm E-M) WATER SPRITE variety. Standards are creamy-white with a lavender blush. Falls are lavender with a white rim. Lemon style arms are blushed lavender. AU $20
LAKE OUCHITA * (Morgan, 1992, 66 cm, M) Named for a lake in the U.S state of Arkansas. It is pronounced 'Watch-It-Tor" and is a pale blue self with a small yellow steeple signal. A truly petite cultivar with vigourous growth habits. AU $6
LA STUPENDA * (H. Pryor, 1996, 96 cm, M-L) The superlatives for this cultivar go on and on.... Standards are rose-pink with darker rose border and green-yellow centre wash. The bright, lime-green styles arms are fringed deep rose-pink. Falls are rose-pink with a darker rose border, green-yellow centre wash and lime line signal. Gently ruffled and guaranteed to put some pizzazz into any garden! Like Dame Joan, this one always puts on a great show. AU $10
JOIE DE VIVRE (left), JUST IMAGINE (centre) and KATE JULIA (right)
IT'S A KNOCKOUT (left), JERI (centre) and LA STUPENDA (right)
LITTLE LARRIKIN (left), LOST FOR WORDS (centre) and LEMON SOUFFLE (right)
LEMON SOUFFLE * (B. Pryor, 90 cm, E-M) WATER SPRITE Variety. Pastel lemon self with fine green veining on all petals. Lemon style arms. The petite blooms are rounded, ruffled and produced in profusion on strong stems. AU $18
LET FREEDOM RING* (B. Pryor, 75 cm, E-M) WATER SPRITE VARIETY Mid-pink self with darker petal edges. Entire flower turns to pale lemon, with a pronounced pink petal edges on 2nd & 3rd day of flowering. Awarded an HM by the American Iris Society in 2007. LIMITED SUPPLIES. AU $20
LITTLE BRONZED AUSSIE (B.Pryor, 80 cm, E-L) WATER SPRITE VARIETY A charming, ruffled, mid-caramel self with yellow petal edges and long, bright orange steeple signals on all petals - creating a 'star' signal. Ruffled, rounded flowers on petite stalks. LIMITED SUPPLIES. AU $20
LITTLE NUTKIN * (H. Pryor, 1996, 66 cm, M-L) WATER SPRITE Variety. Heavily-ruffled and slightly reflexed golden-russet self. Blooms feature yellow signals overlaid with a raised, orange crest on all petals. Light tan styles with a rosy-pink infusion show off the crests. A shorter-growing variety with great garden staying-power. AU $8
LITTLE RUBY SLIPPERS * (B. Pryor, 81 cm E-M) WATER SPRITE variety. Highly ruffled, deep ruby-red self. Petals feature a yellow 'star' signal pattern. Styles are ruby-red too. Just three clicks and you are home! AU $18
LITTLE TREASURE * (B. Pryor, 71 cm, M-L) WATER SPRITE Variety. A petite burnt-caramel-rose bitone. A petite and truly adorable addition to any garden. AU $10
LOST FOR WORDS * (H. Pryor, 1998, 100 cm, E-M) We were happy when this one came along. It's a soft apricot self with a gentle pink blush and unique, deep maroon veining on all petals. The styles are lemon, but blushed pink at the base. It's a unique blend of pastel hues and is one of the first to bloom each year. AU $15
LOTS OF JOY * (H. Pryor, 2000, 97 cm, E-M) An unusual, coral-red bitone. Standards feature fine red veining and the falls have a lemon rim and reverse. The bright yellow styles are also blushed coral-red. A raised, golden-yellow steeple signal with red eyeliner outline is evident on the falls. AU $15
HOPELESSLY DEVOTED (left), LITTLE RUBY SLIPPERS (centre) and LITTLE TREASURE (right)
FLAMENCO RUFFLES (left), CLYDE REDMOND (centre) and HIGHLAND MIST (right)
This page was updated on 20th September, 2009
