Vamp

Vamp (Keppel, 1972) is a remarkable Intermediate Bearded iris that commands attention with its bold, color-forward presence. This award-winning cultivar features deep reddish purple standards and blended red-purple falls, elegantly edged in tan with a dramatic, deeper spot, all accented by a blue-purple beard tipped in bronze. Standing at 24" (61 cm), Vamp delivers a dynamic display from early to late bloom season and is noted for its reblooming performance in California. With a pedigree from ‘Dainty Royal’ x ‘Martel’ and a heritage of accolades—including the Sass Medal and Award of Merit—Vamp is a garden-showpiece and a collector-grade addition for those seeking a vivid, pedigree-worthy iris with undeniable charisma. Pod fertile. Attributes: Edge Trim, Guardian Garden, Historic, Rebloomer Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Mention, Judge's Choice, Sass Medal Rebloomer This cultivar is a known rebloomer. Known Rebloom Zones: Rebloomer Unknown Zone Rebloom Confidence: ⭐⭐ 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.