I've tried Sergey twice now, and both times it died over the first winter. I guess I have to lust after it from a distance.
Dark Universe is worth the cost to get it. It's amazing.
Festival of Lights is nice, but much like Flash of Brilliance which I have and like. It's a good grower.
Most vendors will send you bonus irises that are good growers for them, as they have a lot of them.