Peking Summer

Peking Summer (Schreiner, 1983) is a tall bearded iris reaching 40" (102 cm), introduced by Schreiner in 1984. This late midseason bloomer features elegant amber yellow standards touched with rose on the midrib, and rich rose maroon falls accented by an old gold beard tipped with brown. The blooms are beautifully ruffled and laced, adding texture and sophistication to the garden. Peking Summer has received both a High Commendation (1983) and an Honorable Mention (1986) from the American Iris Society. Parentage includes seedling #G 705-2: ((seedling #T 1081-4 x Cloud Capers) x Breaking Dawn) X 1974 seedling #8; unknown parentage. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Historic, Laced, Ruffled Awards: High Commendation, Honorable Mention