Beautiful Beards

The goddess of the rainbow returns!

Stuart Boone sharedthese imagesbefore of his friend Mary ’s whiskered iris garden in Red Bluff , California , and he ’s back today with more incredible images of these beautiful flowers !

‘ Beverly Sills ’ . Introduced back in 1979 , this lovely iris is still one of the best pinks . It is soft to see why this plant is so beloved . Not only are the peak perfectly pinkish , large , and ruffle , but ‘ Beverly Sills ’ is also one of the most vigorous , heavy blossom varieties on the market place . It is meet that this beautiful plant is named for one of the most notable opera singers of all time!‘Main Street ’ . Can you get anything adept than the striking contrast between those dark surrender and the bright snowy standard ? Often dark flower color do n’t show up well in the garden , but this combination in the same flower assure the iniquity will always get observe . And lean close — this variety is take down for its strong fragrance as well!A view down the row of dissimilar beautiful fleur-de-lis . ‘Silk Road ’ is well constitute for its alien beauty : a very unusual combining of soft yellow and many tincture of lavender . This award - winning variety show is a true hoarded wealth . ‘Mr . Moonlight ’ . White flowers are sometimes overlooked by gardeners , but their impact in the garden is unbelievable . They feel cool on a hot afternoon , they render great direct contrast to darker flowers , and for those of us who enjoy our garden in the evening after employment , white is perfect because it glows in even the faintest luminosity of the moon . ‘Sea Cruise ’ . Called the ‘ neglecta ’ pattern , blue and white-hot is a classic combination in iris flowers — coolheaded , elegant , and ever so sophisticated . This is the sorting of flower that will go with anything . Pair with other blues and Caucasian for a serene garden , or mix in some hot oranges and reds for a sheer dividing line .

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