Flamboyant Late Blooming Bearded Irises

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Late Blooming Bearded Irises, Late Season Bearded Irises, Late Tall Bearded Irises, Late Intermediate Bearded Irises, Late Miniature Tall Bearded Irises, Late Border Bearded Irises

Bearded Irises are irresistible perennials that deserve a place in any garden. Available in a veritable rainbow of colors, they reward us with breathtaking colors from early spring through high summer, and sometimes again in the fall! Easy to grow, they require little maintenance, multiply readily, are deer and rabbit resistant, and quite drought tolerant once established.

Since their vibrant blooms grace the garden over what appears to be a relatively short time, you may want to extend their bloom season by selecting varieties with early season, midseason, and late season bloom times. Another way of extending the floral display of your bearded irises is to select reblooming iris varieties, which will flower in spring and again from late summer into fall depending on climate and growing conditions.

Here is a list of flamboyant late flowering bearded irises with blooms starting between mid-May and early June. Please note however that bloom times are approximate and highly depend on the weather conditions. You may want to check our list of spectacular early flowering bearded irises too!

Guide Information

Hardiness	3 - 10
Heat Zones	1 - 9
Climate Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type	Perennials
Genus	Iris germanica
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall
Maintenance	Average
Water Needs	Average
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil pH	Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance	Drought, Deer
Landscaping Ideas	Wall-Side Borders, Beds And Borders
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden

Flamboyant Late Blooming Bearded Irises

Iris ‘Absolute Crush’ (Bearded Iris)

Well named, the onlooker is challenged not to have a crush on this beauty! Iris ‘Absolute Crush’ is ravishingly beautiful with its delicately ruffled, powder puff standards, slightly brushed with creamy yellow, and elegantly sitting atop pale jacaranda falls which contrast with the tangerine beard. Profuse bloomer with 3 double-socketed branches, this late bloomer will close the iris show with a stellar performance. It will romp your garden stage, demand the spotlight, and flower over several weeks without pause or fail. 36 inches tall (90 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Better Than Butter’ (Bearded Iris)

Noted for its fragrance and beauty, Iris ‘Better Than Butter’ beams in the spring garden throughout the bloom season. This lovely Tall Bearded Iris features ruffled silky white standards elegantly, trimmed in glittering golden yellow, sitting on buttery yellow falls, and conspicuous tangerine beards. Rich with a musky fragrance, ‘Better Than Better’ is quite floriferous and produces up to 8-9 buds per stem for a long-lasting floral display that can last up to 4 weeks. ‘Better Than Butter’ is an Early Mid Late season Iris, which means that it will begin blooming early in the season, then produce another flush of blooms in the middle of the season, and again late in the season. Won multiple awards. 41 inches tall (102 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Catch A Star’ (Bearded Iris)

Incredibly luminous, Iris ‘Catch A Star’ is an exceptionally elegant Tall Bearded Iris with richly laced, pure-white petals, remarkably accented by a tangerine beard. Huge, the blooms reach up to 7 in. (18 cm) and rise up to 41 inches high (102 cm) atop the lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest to the landscape after flowering is over. A late bloomer, ‘Catch A Star’ will close the iris show with a luminescent performance and take the spotlight as a garden star.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Celebration Song’ (Bearded Iris)

How not to stare at this superb Iris? Multiple award-winning Iris ‘Celebration Song’ is exceptionally beautiful with its apricot-pink standards, lavender-blue falls, and tangerine beards. Nicely ruffled, the blossoms of this spectacular Bearded Iris never fail to draw attention, whether in the garden or at home where it will enjoy a long vase life. Vigorous, it produces 3 to 4 stems with up to 9-12 buds and will bring its eye-catching blooms over a long blooming period. Won many awards. 36 inches tall (90 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Conjuration’ (Bearded Iris)

Regarded as an outstanding Iris by most Iris experts, multiple award-winning Iris ‘Conjuration’ is exquisitely beautiful, with its pristine white standards tipped with soft blue-violet, elegantly sitting atop white falls, boldly edged with a deep amethyst ribbon and conspicuous tangerine beards. Very floriferous and vigorous, it produces up to 8-12 buds per stem and will bring its glorious and glamorous blooms over a long blooming period. Renowned for its candelabra branching of nicely formed flowers, this is one of the most dramatic and beautiful of the Iris family. Won many major awards, including the prestigious Dykes Medal. 40 inches tall (100 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Dangerous Liaison’ (Bearded Iris)

Irresistible, award-winning Iris ‘Dangerous Liaison’ is incredibly beautiful with its petunia violet ruffled standards, contrasting with rich, dark purple falls, elegantly edged with the same petunia violet shade as the standards. A vigorous grower with an impressive bud count, 2 to 3 branches with up to 9-12 buds, this Tall Bearded Iris rises up to 36 inches high (90 cm) atop the lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest to the landscape after flowering is over.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Diamond Blush’ (Reblooming Bearded Iris)

Fragrant, Iris ‘Diamond Blush’ is a fascinating Tall Bearded Iris with gently flared and ruffled, pink to salmon petals with prominent brick-red veining on the falls and nasturtium red beards. Gifted with a pronounced spicy fragrance, this late midseason iris elegantly rises to 28 inches high (71 cm) atop a lovely green sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest to the landscape after flowering is over. Since ‘Diamond Blush’ is a reblooming iris, you will have the pleasure of enjoying its gorgeous blooms twice, in spring and from late summer into fall (often to frost).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Late), Fall
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Dusky Challenger’ (Bearded Iris)

Exuding a strong scent of chocolate, multiple award-winning Iris ‘Dusky Challenger’ is a rich dark beauty that commands the attention in the garden with its gleaming, dark purple-violet, ruffled, silky flowers providing an awesome contrast with lighter-colored perennials. Its huge blossoms, up to 8 in. (20 cm), are held high on sturdy stems and rise elegantly up to 39 inches high (98 cm). A profuse bloomer, it produces up to 8-13 buds per stem for a glamorous display. Won many awards including the American Dykes Medal, which is one of the highest awards judged by the American Iris Society.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Finalist’ (Bearded Iris)

A visual feast, Iris ‘Finalist’ is an incredibly glamorous Tall Bearded Iris with ruffled icy pale lavender standards, delicately brushed with creamy yellow. They float above a sea of rich plum velvety falls, elegantly edged with a rosy lavender ribbon, which provide a delightful contrast with the conspicuous bronze yellow beard. A late bloomer, ‘Finalist’ will close the iris show after other iris varieties are just a memory. 35 inches tall (88 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Florentine Silk’ (Bearded Iris)

Regarded as an outstanding Iris by most Iris experts, multiple award-winning Iris ‘Florentine Silk’ is exquisitely beautiful with its delicately ruffled, soft peach-pink standards, elegantly sitting atop wide ruffled lavender falls with narrow pinkish blush around the edges. Carrot red in their throat, the beards are frosted with blue at the ends, offering a lovely contrast. The flowers of this midseason to late bloomer are quite huge, up to 6-8 in. (15-20 cm), and easily combine with most color themes! A very impressive grower, it won many major awards including the prestigious Dykes Medal. 40 inches tall (100 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Gypsy Lord’ (Bearded Iris)

Regarded as an outstanding Iris by most Iris experts, multiple award-winning Iris ‘Gypsy Lord’ is an eye-catching beauty with elegantly ruffled, bluish-white standards floating above a sea of marbled blue-violet. Rising up to 40 inches high (100 cm) atop the lovely sword-shaped foliage, the flowers garner all the attention, aptly showing off a bright paprika beard sitting atop a white starburst. The flowers of this tall bearded iris cannot be missed in the garden! Won many major awards including the prestigious Dykes Medal.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Hold My Hand’ (Bearded Iris)

Fragrant and great-looking, Iris ‘Hold My Hand’ is exquisitely beautiful with its heavily ruffled, creamy champagne standards, delicately brushed with pale lavender at the midribs. They sit gracefully atop copiously ruffled, lacy, rich rosy violet falls. Deep tangerine in their throat, the beards are frosted with blue at the ends, offering a lovely contrast. The flowers of this midseason to late bloomer are rich with a musky fragrance. A very impressive grower. 35 inches tall (88 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Men In Black’ (Bearded Iris)

Sweetly scented, Iris ‘Men In Black’ gives a bold and beautiful display in the garden with its gleaming, purple to black, ruffled petals, contrasting with a mustard yellow beard. Providing an awesome contrast with lighter colored perennials, the eye-catching blossoms are held high on sturdy stems and rise elegantly up to 34 inches high (85 cm) atop a lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest to the landscape after flowering is over.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Purple Serenade’ (Bearded Iris)

Iris ‘Purple Serenade’ is an exquisite beauty that commands attention in the garden or in a vase with its gleaming, mulberry-claret, ruffled flowers providing a dramatic contrast with lighter-colored perennials. Its huge blossoms, up to 7 in. tall (17 cm) and 4.5 in. wide (11 cm), are held high on sturdy stems and rise elegantly up to 37 inches high (92 cm) atop a lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest in the landscape after flowering is over.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Queen’s Circle’ (Bearded Iris)

Regarded as an outstanding Iris by most Iris experts, multiple award-winning Iris ‘Queen’s Circle’ is exquisitely beautiful, almost ‘perfect’ with its ruffled, pristine white standards, elegantly sitting atop large white ruffled falls, boldly edged with a pale blue to rich violet ribbon and conspicuous yellow-orange beards. The flowers of this Iris are quite large, 4 in. wide (10 cm), long-lasting and easily combine with most color themes! A vigorous grower, this Tall Bearded Iris produces up to 8 buds per stem for a long-lasting display. Won all possible awards including the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society and the Dykes Medal of the American Iris Society. 32 inches tall (80 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Rajah’ (Bearded Iris)

With one of the most distinctive spring flowers, award-winning Iris ‘Rajah’ features vibrant butter yellow standards sitting atop velvety rich dark burgundy falls adorned with golden flecks. In addition to their stunning beauty, the flowers of this late-season iris exude deep, fruity, spicy scents. A vigorous grower, this Tall Bearded Iris rises up to 30-36 inches high (75-90 cm) atop a lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest in the landscape after flowering is over.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Royal Snowcap’ (Bearded Iris)

A visual feast, Iris ‘Royal Snowcap’ is an incredibly striking sight in the spring garden. The heavily ruffled pristine white standards float above a sea of rich plum velvety falls, elegantly edged with a snow-white ribbon. The regal blooms of this Tall Bearded Iris rise with majesty up to 40 inches high (100 cm) atop the lovely sword-shaped foliage which will continue to add interest to the landscape after flowering is over. A late midseason bloomer, ‘Royal Snowcap’ is quite vigorous and boasts 10 to 13 buds on each flowering stem, ensuring a long-lasting display.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Supreme Sultan’ (Bearded Iris)

Voted the best bicolor iris in 2007, award-winning Iris ‘Supreme Sultan’ is outrageously beautiful with its ruffled, vibrant orange standards contrasting with rich mahogany falls. Fragrant, the flowers of this elegant Iris are quite large and can’t be missed, 6-8 in. wide (15-20 cm)! A vigorous grower, it produces 3 to 4 branches with up to 8-9 buds for a long-lasting display. 39 inches tall (97 cm). Won multiple awards.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Thornbird’ (Bearded Iris)

With blooms making a distinctly striking statement, multiple award-winning Iris ‘Thornbird’ is grown enthusiastically throughout North America. How to possibly resist the charm of these pale ecru standards sailing on greenish tan falls, slightly darker at the hafts, with contrasting mustard beards and dramatic deep violet horns popping up? Quite unique, this late midseason iris is also vigorous and prolific, often yielding more than one stem per rhizome. Winner of the prestigious Dykes Medal. 37 inches tall (92 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

Iris ‘Twilight Rapture’ (Bearded Iris)

A jewel in the late spring garden, Iris ‘Twilight Rapture’ is absolutely splendid with its delicately ruffled, lilac-lavender standards adorned with a lacy white ribbon on their edges. They sit elegantly atop lilac-lavender falls that are splashed with white in their centers. The flowers are borne on sturdy stalks, which count up to 3 branches and offer 8-10 buds each! A late bloomer, ‘Twilight Rapture’ will close the iris show with a stellar performance. It will romp your garden stage, demand the spotlight, and flower over several weeks without pause or fail. Up to 35 inches tall (88 cm).

Hardiness	3 - 9
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.