Cher's Fancy Idea

Cher’s Fancy Idea (Paul Black, 2022) is a remarkable intermediate bearded iris that commands attention with its painterly blend of color and refined form. Reaching 26" (66 cm) and blooming early to midseason, this Honorable Mention winner (2024) features mid dusky rose standards softly transitioning to a light yellow band, while the style arms display a sophisticated gradient from cream to dusky rose and yellow, accented by a palest violet-white crest. The falls are dramatic—dark purple blending to a mid purple margin, edged with a narrow yellow rim and highlighted by paler, sanded veins and a luminous white luminata patch beside the beard. Beards glow with mid orange in the throat, fading to light orange and finishing in white. A slight spicy fragrance adds to its allure. With its dynamic color contrasts, captivating pattern, and pedigree from Cher’s Delight x Fancy Ideas, Cher’s Fancy Idea is a garden-showpiece and a collector-grade addition for any iris enthusiast. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fragrant, Veining Awards: Honorable Mention