Touch Up

Touch Up (Schreiner, 1979) is a remarkable tall bearded iris that commands attention with its crisp white ground dramatically accented by precise orchid-pink plicata markings. Standing at an impressive 36" (91 cm) and blooming early in the season, this cultivar features a white beard tipped in pink-purple, adding a painterly touch to each bloom. With its graphic, high-contrast pattern and refined color palette, Touch Up is a gallery-worthy addition to any garden, offering a memorable, exhibition-grade presence. Hybridized by Schreiner and introduced in 1979, this iris is a standout choice for collectors and those seeking a bed-defining, conversation-starting centerpiece. Available at Amethyst Creek Farm. 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.