Cranberry Velvet

B. Dunbar, R. 1968 / I. 1971
Iris Class:
Bearded
Bearded Class:
Tall Bearded
Age:
1970-1979
Fall Color:
Magenta/Plum
Standard Color:
Magenta/Plum
Pattern:
Bitone
Beard Color:
Orange/Deep Yellow
Hybridizer:
Dunbar
Rarity:
GG eligible - endangered

Full Description

TB 40″ M

From Riverdale Iris Gardens catalog for 1971: “Standards are full, rich cranberry red. Falls darker with a narrow band matching the standards. Wide, rounded and ruffled petals. Orange-brown beard. Sturdy stalks and good branching.”

(Esther Fay X Black Swan).