If it's not too much trouble

I was wondering what your favorite bearded iris is? Some pictures look different than others, so I need suggestions. Thanks, Angela

That's easy -- my favorite is BRILLIANCE by Lesley Painter of Napa Country Iris. Incredible color and lots of ruffles!

And you just know I can't stop there! My second favorite is PICTURE BOOK by Joe Ghio.

And last, but definitely not least, is the new ADOREE by Barry Blyth! OK, I'll stop now -- but I really could go on and on...

There are a lot that I just love but I think I will mention ATOMIC FLAME as my current fave because the colors are so unusual for an iris. Here it is from last year. I can't wait to see it bloom this year!

Here it is, again from last year, with a more typical iris shape. It often looks like the picture above though - kind of like a crazy looking Japanese iris.

Thank you, it's so hard to choose.

A very important question, how much do you want to spend?? There are alot of beautiful older iris that are cheaper, or a bunch of new ones that are expensive!!! pic Godess of Love

My favorite has a tendency to change as new ones open daily!! pic Dawning

Pic Bamboo Shadows

Those are gorgeous! I will most certainly start off with the least expensive ones.

I wish I had acres of land to raise nothing but iris! All of the pics are so beautiful. Iris have long been my favorite flower and ya'll pics proved why.

The one that first made me decide I needed to buy an iris when I was around 17 was Earthborn. I bought my first one (OK, three!) in 2008. I've been buying ever since--just getting to the point where I'm moving into SDB's, IB's and BB's. Actually joined the AIS on Friday:lol:

Here is Earthborn:

I like the photo cept I'm not a great photographer and it's a bit blurry:lol:
This is a bit better...

I really liked this one too.

Ascent of Angels

Ascent of Angels is gorgeous! I love that one.....but I'm some what partial to the blue ones anyway!

I really like the darker stripe down the center of the falls. I love any mid tone/bright blue to almost black/blue so I have to be careful I don't only pick those:lol:

They are all so gorgeous!

Betja- You have the most beautiful iris. At least I don't have to go bonkers wanting Brilliance because you posted a picture somewhere of one blooming and I knew Mid America had it. I ordered it with my Mid America order. But your p[icture is even better than theirs.

that's a tough one...so hard to pick but I must say Connection look great this year

pretty

??????????? How well do bearded irises grow in your area? I would first check out favorites which are from gardens closer to you in climate. Have you ever tried Louisiana irises? different look but native to your climate.

The bearded do well here. Actually, I do have some siberian irises and walking irises. Thank you

I have a new favorite daily. This one, "Ruling Lord" today cause it was a Mother's day gift a couple of years back from one of my sweet daughters

That's a nice one

or this one from yet another daughter


I really enjoy my 4 daughters


Wearing Rubies

I really love Wearing Rubies.......so much that I ordered it!

if you prefer bolder colors

Striped Tiger

rock star is a beauty

Ordered Rock Star too!

here's a beauty


Moroccan Magic

this will be my favorite for today

Scottish Reel

do you like Reds

Dynamite

Love Dynamite! And I think you'd really like Nebraska Big Red too. It's a darker without the hint of brown.

Dynamite is outstanding! Love that color!

Hmmm....well I just started this year with 43 TB iris. So far, my favorites have been Tumalo Sunset, Presby's Crown Jewels, Afternoon Delight, Megabucks.....I could go on and on :) Tumalo Sunset is great due to brilliant color, large flowes, and taller height. Presby's Crown Jewels had nice large flowers. I love the bright colors with unusual pairings so Afternoon Delight, and Megabucks. I love Awesome Blossom's form. Gotta love the ruffles!


Megabucks

This one just popped open this morning, and it was a bonus plant from Mid-America Garden last year.

FRENCH RIVIERA

They are all so pretty.

favorite Billie the Brownie Miniature tall--picture in plant files a bit bright I don't have it in my computer.

Minnesota Mixed-up Kid