Bottle Rocket

Bottle Rocket (Sutton, 2010) is a reblooming tall bearded iris that commands attention with its dynamic color play and award-winning pedigree. Reaching 35" (89 cm), this early midseason standout features luminous orange buff standards flushed with pink at the midribs, buff orange style arms, and dramatic ruby red falls veined in orange, accented by a greyed-orange rim and carrot-hued beards. The painterly veining and bold contrast create a gallery-worthy, field-stopping effect, while a slight musky fragrance adds sensory appeal. With a lineage including Connie Sue, Let’s Boogie, Return Address, and Tropical Delight, Bottle Rocket has earned top honors: Honorable Mention (2012), Award of Merit (2014), Wister Medal (2018), and the prestigious American Dykes Medal (2019). A true garden showpiece and collector-grade iris, available from Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fertile, Fragrant, Rebloomer, Veining Awards: American Dykes Medal, Award of Merit, Favorite Guest, Honorable Mention, Wister Medal Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 8, Zone 9 Rebloom Confidence: ⭐⭐