Gitano

Gitano (Keith Keppel, 2008) is a remarkable tall bearded iris that commands attention with its bold, painterly color contrast and refined form. Reaching 36" (91 cm) and blooming in the late midseason, Gitano features luminous peach standards and apricot-salmon style arms, dramatically set off by imperial purple falls edged in a lighter hue. A pale apricot-salmon sunburst, veined in salmon tan, radiates from the heart of each fall, while solid red-orange beards add a vivid, fiery accent. Lightly velvety in texture, this cultivar is a true garden showpiece—memorable for its graphic patterning and charismatic presence. Bred from Last Laugh and a select seedling, Gitano is a medal-winning iris, honored with the AIS Honorable Mention (2010) and Award of Merit (2012). A collector-grade addition for any iris enthusiast seeking a field-stopping, exhibition-ready bloom. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Edge Trim, Fertile, Veining Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention