‘Jewelled Crown’ is a regal Tall Bearded Iris, a variety that commands attention with its striking beauty and sophisticated color palette. This iris lives up to its name, presenting blooms that truly resemble jeweled crowns, fit for a queen’s garden. This iris is celebrated for its rich and opulent coloring. While specific descriptions can vary…
Standing at a petite height of around 8-10 inches (20-25 cm), ‘Jewel Baby’ is perfect for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its small stature belies the intensity of its blooms. This iris is celebrated for its bi-colored or bitoned appearance, often featuring contrasting colors between the standards (the upright petals) and…
‘Jesse’s Song’ is often described as having a blend of soft pastel hues. The standards, the upright petals, are typically a light, almost ethereal, shade of lavender or a soft blend of lavender and white. This creates a gentle backdrop for the falls, the lower petals. The falls tend to be a slightly deeper shade…
This delightful variety, though perhaps not as widely known as some other SDB irises, is cherished for its distinctive coloration. ‘Jelly Belly’ typically features chartreuse yellow standards, the upright petals, which provide a bright and cheerful backdrop. But the real showstopper is the falls, or lower petals. These are often a pale green to almost…
‘Isabelle’ is a captivating Siberian Iris that exudes a delicate charm with its creamy white standards and contrasting bright yellow falls. Bred by the renowned hybridizer Bee Warburton in 1989, this variety has become a favorite among iris enthusiasts for its graceful form and subtle yet striking color combination. Siberian Irises are known for their…
The Iris ‘Irish Chant’ is a captivating Standard Dwarf Bearded (SDB) iris that enchants with its unique chartreuse yellow blooms. This delightful variety, introduced by George Sutton in 2001, stands at approximately 12 inches (31 cm) tall, making it a perfect choice for adding a touch of vibrant color to the front of borders, rock…
The Iris ‘Invisible Ink’ is a stunning bearded iris variety known for its elegant contrast of colors and striking petal formations. A member of the Iris germanica family, this cultivar features delicate pale lavender to white petals with deep purple veining, giving it a unique, almost secretive appearance—hence its intriguing name, Invisible Ink. The flower’s…
The Iris ‘Inferno’ is a striking variety of iris known for its fiery, vibrant colors that resemble flames, hence the name Inferno. This cultivar belongs to the bearded iris (Iris germanica) family, which is famous for its bold, ruffled petals and intricate color patterns. The ‘Inferno’ variety typically showcases a dramatic blend of deep reds,…
The Iris ‘Humoresque’ is a delightful and charming variety that brings a sense of whimsy and joy to the garden. With gracefully ruffled petals in soft pastels or striking bi-color combinations, this iris exudes a lighthearted yet elegant presence. Shades of blush pink, creamy apricot, or lavender may blend with subtle hints of gold or…
The Iris ‘Hollywood Nights’ is a breathtaking variety that embodies the glitz and mystery of a starlit evening in Tinseltown. With its deep, velvety petals in shades of midnight purple, inky black, and hints of royal blue, this iris exudes drama and sophistication. The ruffled edges and shimmering undertones give it a luminous effect, as…
