I am asking this question as I need a few to start the season. My season is about later than everyone else here, at least this year. It usually starts about May 15th, and yes, I do have a few in bloom. I have one SDB NOID peach colored and it is reliable and blooms every year since I got it. Also I received Cat's Eye SDB, which almost all of you have, but so far, it has not bloomed. Maybe later, or next year. along with Cat's Eye, I received another bonus, MDB Midnight. I am not sure if I will like it or not.

There are so many, and when I go through Bonnie's Bloomers (not literally!) she has so many lovelies that my head starts to spin. Mind you, I only want a few special ones, as I have loads of TBs on order. I want to place them into my perennial beds, and hopefully I will find some that bloom more than once.

Show me your favorites, and why they are special.

Alright, here is what I have so far: (want list)

All Ruffled Up


Bright Vision


Candy Queen


Chanted

Bluebeard's Ghost


Little Sighs


Peach Pie


Kiss Me Quick

Tu Tu Turquoise


What Again


I am sure that I could find more. I am just looking for a few, but you might know of some that might be similar that rebloom or have any differences that make it special.

I like 'April Fanfare' and 'Barnie'.

April Fanfare


Barnie
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Evelyn,

I want everything on your list.

Mary ~ Most of the ones I have listed are available at Joni's Dance-In-The-Wind Iris Garden. You can email her to request a paper catalog at jrenshaw@abbnebraska.com

She also has a Facebook page if you are interested.

Evelyn, I only have a few SDB's so I can't tell you my favorites yet, I'm loving the ones you have posted though.

Barbara ~

Of the ones you have, which ones do you like a little more than the others?

One of my favorites and most striking is Ultimate. Second is Outspoken.

Ultimate with Wish Upon a Star. Had many more but can't find the pic.

Outspoken - fabulous bloomer and bery bright in the garden.

Janie ~ Very pretty!

Jewel Baby has been my favorite for years , but I think I have switched to Cheeky Kid (photo)

gardengus said:

Jewel Baby has been my favorite for years , but I think I have switched to Cheeky Kid (photo)

Wow!

Cinda ~ Very pretty!

These are some of my favorites.

Some new ones seen just this year that look to become favorites





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Charlotte ~ I especially like Breathtaking and Little Surfer Girl! Thank you for sharing your ideas.

OMG, I want them all.

I really like 'Little Surfer Girl' and 'Electrifying'.

I love Breathtaking and Done Me Wrong. I just bought Little Sighs but I guess it had already bloomed at Iris City Gardens.

Cinda, Cheeky Kid is a cute little iris. I have not seen it before.

Charlotte, love Done Me Wrong and Orange Smash. All your irises are lovely. I tried to get Little Surfer Girl several years ago, for its beard mostly , and they were sold out early in the year. Glad you are growing it. Still love the beards.