Backtrack -

Backtrack (Hugh Stout, 2016) is a remarkable SDB iris that commands attention with its bold, painterly color play and graphic patterning. Early midseason blooms stand at 15.5" (39 cm), featuring golden buckskin standards dramatically marked with deep beetroot red, mirrored on the reverse and echoed in the falls. The falls themselves showcase a cream-white ground, enriched with golden tones toward the hafts and edge, and are adorned with heavy beetroot purple plicata markings that intensify around the beard and lighten toward the center, all framed by a pronounced gold edge. The beard is a vivid highlight, with bright purple-based hairs tipped in old golden brown. Style arms in old gold and a light purple stigmatic lip add further nuance. With its dynamic, high-contrast palette and pedigree from 'Bad Intentions' X 'Love Bites', Backtrack is a collector-grade, exhibition-ready standout—perfect for making a statement in any garden. Honorable Mention, 2019. Attributes: Edge Trim Awards: Honorable Mention