Shark Week

Shark Week (Douglas Kanarowski, 2026) is a truly remarkable Tall Bearded Iris that brings a gallery-worthy flair to the garden. This midseason, 31" (78.5 cm) standout features pristine white standards delicately ringed with a brownish-violet-cream halo and accented by painterly blue-violet "bite marks." The style arms echo the white and cream motif, while the falls plunge into a deep black-violet, dramatically veined in white and edged with dual wire rims of white and black for a graphic, high-contrast effect. At the heart, antique tangerine-orange beards provide a vivid pop of color. Enhanced by a slight sweet fragrance and a pedigree rooted in celebrated irises, Shark Week is a captivating, pattern-forward centerpiece—perfect for collectors and anyone seeking a bold, conversation-starting bloom for their beds.