Cinderella's Coach

Cinderella’s Coach (Ben Hager, 1985) is a remarkable Tall Bearded iris that brings a vibrant, painterly presence to the early midseason garden. Towering at 36" (91 cm), this cultivar unfurls lush, ruffled blooms in a sumptuous pumpkin flesh orange, crowned by a vivid tangerine beard. Its sculptural form and saturated color create a gallery-worthy focal point, radiating warmth and charisma. With a distinguished pedigree—'Punkin' crossed with a lineage including 'Hayride', 'Norah', 'Thisbe', and 'Glittering Amber'—Cinderella’s Coach is a testament to masterful hybridizing. Honored as Favorite Guest in 1987 and awarded Honorable Mention in 1988, it is a collector-grade iris with a legacy of excellence. Notably, Cinderella’s Coach is a reliable rebloomer in USDA Zone 9, offering encore performances that extend its dynamic impact in the landscape. This iris is ideal for those seeking a bold, unforgettable bloom with both heritage and high-impact visual appeal. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Historic, Rebloomer, Ruffled Awards: Favorite Guest, Honorable Mention Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 9 Rebloom Confidence: ⭐⭐ Guardian Garden (GG) This cultivar is a Guardian Garden Iris. Guardian Garden irises are endangered cultivars preserved through long-term stewardship rather than routine sale. Many of these varieties have been lost to time through attrition, discontinued propagation, or the disappearance of original growers, leaving only a few known living examples in cultivation. When a Guardian Garden variety is offered, it reflects that a sustainable stock level has finally been reached within our collection; availability remains intentionally limited to protect the cultivar’s future. We encourage collectors who value historic preservation to support the continued safeguarding of rare and endangered irises by joining the Historic Iris Preservation Society.