Hot News

‘Hot News’ (Stephanie Markham, R. 2009) is a distinguished MTB iris introduced by Aitken in 2009. Reaching 24" (61 cm) in height, this midseason bloomer features brick red standards and gold style arms with brick red accents. The falls are a rich wine red with gold at the hafts and a unique blue flash beneath the gold beards. ‘Hot News’ offers a slight fragrance and boasts an impressive pedigree, including ‘Cheese and Wine’ and notable Varner seedlings. Recognized for its exceptional qualities, it has received multiple honors: Favorite Guest 2009, Honorable Mention 2011, Award of Merit 2013, and the Williamson-White Medal in 2015. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fragrant Awards: Award of Merit, Favorite Guest, Honorable Mention, Williamson-White Medal