Baboon Bottom

Baboon Bottom (Brad Kasperek, 1993) is a truly memorable novelty iris, celebrated for its painterly, pattern-forward blooms and award-winning pedigree. This midseason Border Bearded iris stands at 26" (66 cm) and commands attention with standards streaked and swirled in medium pink and old rose, contrasted by falls of light pink ground, boldly streaked with medium pink, old rose, and random off-white swirls. Red-purple dotting on the edge of the shoulders adds a graphic, eye-catching detail, while tangerine beards tipped in rose pink provide a vivid pop of color. Ruffled and laced petals, along with a slight fragrance, complete its gallery-worthy appeal. Baboon Bottom is a show garden quality iris, honored with the Knowlton Medal, Award of Merit, and Honorable Mention—an extraordinary addition for collectors and those seeking a statement-making centerpiece in the landscape. Parentage: Date Bait X Maria Tormena. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fertile, Fragrant, Historic, Laced, Novelty, Ruffled Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention, Knowlton Medal