15 named irises

It has already become a tradition at the next exhibition of flower cultures of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden (Yalta, Crimea) to find registered plants. This year’s irise exhibition was no exception, and I found 15 named irises among all this luxurious rainbow splendor. Last year, some users of the site asked to give Russian names of varieties, which often help to solve the mystery of the flower. So, let's get acquainted.

Iris: Joan Valdez or John Valdez

A very beautiful light brown variety with wavy edges of petals, dedicated to the French actor. Flowers 60-70 cm high, durable.

"Carl and Sissy" or "Carl and Sissy"

Perhaps the creator of the Black variety is a fan of the film Sissy directed by Ernst Marischka, shot in 1955, or the cartoon of the same name, or rather the whole series. Romantic heroes and romantic iris with a light blue top and pink lilac bottom; beard red. The variety was created in 2002.

Iris: Betty Simon or Betty Simon

Interesting iris with a two-colored color: the top is light yellow, the bottom is light lilac, the beard is yellow. Flowering is long. The aroma is sweet floral, the notes of which in perfumery are traditionally called white iris. Height to 85 cm. Established in France in 1975.

Cherry Glenn Iris or Cherry Glenn

Very bright iris with a rich cherry-plum color, wavy edges, orange beard and luxurious aroma. It is no coincidence that iris is associated with the toilet water of Madame Rochas (Mademoiselle de Paris Glenn Perri).

Variety of irise 'Cozy Calico' or 'Cozy Calico'

Beautiful iris purple color, lower petals with a white center. Height 70-80 cm.

Iris: Edith Wolford or Edith Wolford

Luxury yellow-blue variety, awarded the highest award of irise growers - Dykes medal in 1993. The variety was created by Hager in 1986. Flowers up to 60-70 cm high.

Iris: Jean Hoffmeister or Jean Hoffmeister

Magnificent blue variety of iris with wavy edges of petals; beard light blue with yellow tips. The height of the flower is up to 1 m, created by Gatty in 1982.

Iris ‘Lovely Kay’ ‘Beautiful Kay’

A very delicate, pink, lace variety of irise created by Hamblen back in 1979. The beard is red and orange. Flowers up to 80 cm high. The variety was awarded a quality award in 1984.

Martile Rowland or Martil Rowland

Chic yellow iris with a contrasting red beard; the edges of the petals are wavy. Plownoses up to 1 m high.

Iris: Mary Frances or Mary Frances

The titled variety, and among its many awards – the highest – the Dykes medal, received in 1979. It was created by Larry Gaulter in 1973. Named after the granddaughter of the breeder, who became a famous American designer. The flower is light blue, the edges are wavy, the beard is white. The peduncle is up to 85 cm high.

Iris: Picasso Moon or Picasso Moon

A cheerful bright yellow variety dedicated to the famous Spanish artist and sculptor – Pablo Picasso. The edges are wavy, the beard is orange. The peduncle is more than 90 cm high.

Iris ‘Ring Around Rosie’ or ‘Ring Around Rosie’

Very spectacular iris of white color; petals with a yellow wavy border and a pattern consisting of purple dots; lace.

Variety of irise 'Vanda Song' or 'Song of Wanda'

A luxurious two-tone variety with a pink top and a dark cherry bottom.

"Victoria Falls" or "Victoria Falls"

Blue and blue iris, awarded the Dykes Medal in 1984. The variety was created by Schreiner in 1977. It blooms all the time. The special charm of the flower gives a white spot on the lower petals with a white beard.

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