Paprika Fonos

Paprika Fonos (Iris Nelson, 1989) is a remarkable reblooming tall bearded iris, reaching an impressive 36" (91 cm). This early and very early bloomer delivers a dynamic garden presence with its heavily stitched cayenne red-brown standards, contrasted by a cream yellow midrib. The falls feature a cream yellow ground, boldly banded in cayenne red-brown, and are accented by a dark yellow-orange beard. Lightly ruffled petals add a refined touch to its sculptural form. With a pedigree involving Smoke Rings, Sun Snap, Décolletage, Plum Crazy, and Plum Gleam, Paprika Fonos is a collector-grade, color-forward showpiece that commands attention in any landscape. Reblooming in September in California, it’s a field-stopping addition for those seeking a vivid, memorable centerpiece. Hybridized by Pacific Coast Hybridizers. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. Attributes: Fertile, Historic, Rebloomer, Ruffled Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Zone 4b, Zone 9, Zone 10 Rebloom Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐