2025年2月19日 · The best show the following characteristics: The aril 'Spot', a large deep black or dark signal in the middle of the fall, the aril shape with elongated upright standards and curled pendant falls, exotic veins and streaks in all parts of the flowers, unusual rich colors and combinations, and sometimes large hairy beards.

Arils, or aril irises, are wild bearded iris species found in semi-arid to desert climates from Central Asia to the Middle East. Aril irises get their name from the creamy white collar (or "aril") on their seeds. Despite their desert heritage some arils are successfully grown in …

2016年6月13日 · Today, to be classified as an arilbred, an iris must be at least 1/4 aril by chromosome complement and the flower must show at least two aril characteristics, such as signal or veining. This definition helps protect the distinctiveness of arilbreds as a class.

2019年7月6日 · Aril irises have derived their name from a little cream aril or a collar-like fleshy appendage of their seed. The arils show dark signal spots below the beards with much veining and speckling, in an unbelievable range of colours. Unfortunately, the arils are difficult to grow in all but the warmest and driest regions of New Zealand.

Arilbred Iris are hybrids produced from crossing the aril iris with the more common bearded irises. Aril Iris are from desert or arid dry climates and have distinctive dark or black spots in the beard area and are often veined.

2025年2月13日 · Aril Irises. Two very different types of irises are grouped together under the term “aril”. These are the oncocyclus and regelia irises of the Near East. Although they have beards, they are not classified with the bearded irises because they are so different.

2023年11月14日 · The aril irises include some of the most amazing plants in the genus Iris, from the largest flower (over a foot in length) to tiny dwarfs (the whole plant only a couple of inches high). Arils can also be the most challenging plants to grow, requiring exacting conditions, but the glorious exotic flowers and the pride of achievement compensate ...

2019年5月7日 · The aril irises are the oncocyclus and regelia from the Middle East and hybrids having only aril irises in their ancestry. The oncocyclus in particular have always posed a challenge to gardeners living outside their native region. They go completely dormant in the summer, which leaves them susceptible to rot in rainy climates.

2015年4月4日 · Arilbred irises grow extremely well in the western US and similar climates. They prefer conditions that are on the dry side during the heat of summer and the cold of winter, although they are not desert plants and will thrive on ample irrigation during the …

Most arilbreds are tall and have large blooms. They usually bloom earlier than the TBs, with the SDBs and the IBs. For tips on cultivation, see Cultivation of Aril and Arilbred Irises. The Aril Society International further subdivides the arilbreds into nine categories, based on the relative content of oncocyclus, Regelia, and bearded ancestry.