Sutton's Iris Gardens has started posting 2017 intros on their Facebook and Instagram. I asked them if it would be alright to share those pictures on NGA and they have given me permission to post them for all of us to enjoy.There are a few that are being introduced, but don't have name confirmation yet so I won't post those until I know for sure what they will be called. Enjoy!


'2017 tall bearded introduction "Soft Elegance " a bit on the shorter side for a tall at right around 30" most of the time but great form and ruffling'

'Tall bearded 2017 intro "Ring Pop" tall with great branching and bud count. Interesting color combo and rim, nicely ruffled and good form'

'We are introducing two Arilmeds in 2017. This is "Runway" AB 2017. Cross is Reddy Freddie X Kalifa's Robe. very strong grower and bloomer.'

'The other Arilmed we are introducing in 2017 "Eye Of The Storm" another heavy grower and bloomer, makes really nice clumps'

'Tall bearded 2017 intro confirmed name of "Quiet Beauty" nice form, soft and subtle colors. Great stalks with excellent branching'

'Tall bearded introduction for 2017 from Anton Mego "Tropical Mood" Great color and form!!'

'Very vigorous standards dwarf bearded iris we are introducing in 2017. Confirmed name of "Cheerful Chipmunk" grows and blooms very well.'

'The second of our two Standard dwarf bearded intros for 2017 Confirmed name of "Pepi". great color and strong bloomer/grower.'

'We are honored and fortunate to introduce this 2017 tall bearded intro for Anton Mego. Confirmed name is "The Majestic". lots of inquiries about it so Im guessing it will sell out pretty quickly.'

'2017 tall bearded iris introduction "Grape Groove" Great form, ruffling and substance to the petals. interesting white hard knobs and horns on some of the standards at the base.'

'2017 tall bearded SA intro from Anton Mego, confirmed name "Point Of Interest". Really nice bloom habits, form, branching and color!'

'Another TB intro from Anton Mego that will be out in 2017 "True Patriot" very nice form, branching and bud count'

'Confirmed name for Anton Mego's 2017 TB introduction "Floating Feather" really fun flounces!'

'2017 TB intro "Rim Of The World" also well branched and budded with tall stalks. a really pleasing flower in the garden'

'2017 tall bearded intro "Framed" later season bloomer with tall and sturdy stalks. has produced lots of offspring with the thick rim and some with double rims'

'Tall bearded "Positive Attitude" 2017 38", usually 9 buds (sometimes 11), very ruffled large flowers, late season blooms and slight sweet fragrance.'

'Confirmed name for this 2017 tall bearded intro is "Sky Ruler" very ruffled and flared ameona with great form.'

'Tall Bearded to be introduced in 2017, extremely large flowers on proportionate stalks.. good branching and bud count. applied for name is "Mammoth Orange".Orange Juice X Orangelo'

I better start saving money now!

Tom