Barbados

Barbados (Keith Keppel, 2016) is a remarkable tall bearded iris that commands attention with its painterly blend of color and refined form. This late-blooming, 34" (86 cm) variety features luminous greyed violet standards with a cream center, offset by dramatic style arms in blended windsor purple edged in honey. The falls showcase a light yellow ground with ivory below the beard, boldly framed by a huckleberry edge and deeper shoulders, while the beards themselves are flame-tipped brown in the throat, transitioning to mustard-brown and ending in violet-blue tipped bronze. With its gallery-worthy color contrasts and sculptural presence, Barbados is a true garden showpiece and a medal-worthy addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Honored with an AIS Honorable Mention in 2019, this hybridizer’s dream is available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim Awards: Honorable Mention