Balderdash

Balderdash (Keith Keppel, 2002) is a remarkable tall bearded iris that commands attention with its painterly blend of color and refined form. Reaching 36" (91 cm) and blooming midseason, Balderdash features standards in a luminous gradient of pastel golden buff to peach, accented by golden peach style arms and a subtle lavender midrib flush. The falls are a dramatic sweep of imperial purple melting into greyed lilac, finished with bold tile red beards for a vivid, color-forward effect. With a pedigree from Night Game sibling x Braggadocio, this award-winning iris (Honorable Mention 2004, Award of Merit 2006) is a true garden showpiece—memorable, gallery-worthy, and a standout in any landscape. Hybridized by Keith Keppel and introduced in 2002. Attributes: Fertile Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention