Frosted Velvet

Frosted Velvet (Kenneth Fisher, 1988) is a distinguished miniature tall bearded iris introduced by Kirkland Iris in 1989. This award-winning variety features elegant white standards and rich royal purple falls, each precisely edged in white, complemented by a light cream beard. Blooming in midseason on 22" (56 cm) stems, Frosted Velvet is celebrated for its crisp color contrast and refined form. Notable accolades include the High Commendation (1988), Honorable Mention (1991), Walther Cup (1991), Award of Merit (1993), and the prestigious Williamson-White Medal (1995). Parentage: Consummation x White Canary. Available from Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fertile, Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer Awards: Award of Merit, High Commendation, Honorable Mention, Walther Cup, Williamson-White Medal Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 5, Zone 6, 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.