Miss Jeanie

Miss Jeanie (Bernard Hamner, 1986) is a remarkable tall bearded iris that commands attention with its radiant pink standards and luminous white spots on the falls, accentuated by a bold red beard. Reaching 35" (89 cm) and blooming midseason to late, this cultivar is a true garden-showpiece, offering a memorable color-forward display. With a pedigree from Beauty Crown crossed with Party Parfait and Melissa Sue, Miss Jeanie brings a refined, exhibition-grade presence to any landscape. Introduced by Hamners Iris in 1986. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic 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.