Flaming Victory

Flaming Victory (John Weiler, 1982) is a tall bearded iris reaching 36" (91 cm) with elegant, ruffled light yellow blooms and a vivid orange-red beard. Blooming in midseason, this variety offers a slight sweet fragrance and a refined garden presence. Its distinguished pedigree includes Temple Gold and several notable seedlings, contributing to its exceptional form and color. Flaming Victory has received multiple accolades, including the High Commendation (1982), Honorable Mention (1985), and Award of Merit (1988). Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Fragrant, Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer, Ruffled Awards: Award of Merit, High Commendation, Honorable Mention Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 10 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.