Showcase

Showcase (Schreiner, 1975) is a commanding tall bearded iris that lives up to its name with a gallery-worthy presence in the garden. Reaching 35" (89 cm) and blooming midseason, Showcase features crisp white standards precisely etched with cinnamon and pepper brown, creating a dramatic, high-contrast effect. The falls glow in cream to yellow, moderately marked with red, and are finished with a vivid yellow-orange beard for a painterly, color-forward display. With a pedigree that includes legendary parents and a history of accolades—Honorable Mention 1976, Award of Merit 1981—Showcase is a collector-grade, exhibition-ready iris that brings both pedigree and unforgettable visual impact to any landscape. No noted fragrance or rebloom. Attributes: Guardian Garden, Historic Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention 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.