Milk in My Coffee

Part of the whimsy of owning bearded iris is that the sheer volume of cultivars gives free rein to the hybridiser's imagination when it comes to naming — hence the aptly titled Milk in My Coffee.
With rare café-au-lait colouring and warm, cinnamon-toned falls, this iris brings a vintage charm to garden borders. Creamy standards are gently ruffled, folding softly over a rich, copper base. A surprise orange beard warms the entire bloom, creating a soft but grounded contrast. Ideal for naturalistic gardens, earth-toned palettes, or contemporary spaces looking for a softer feature flower.

• Standards: White, faint olive-yellow at base of midrib
• Falls: Mid brown lightening slightly towards centre as flower ages
• Beard: Mustard yellow
• Fragrance: Slight sweet
• Height: 91cm
• Bloom time: Very early
• Hybridiser: Barry Blyth (2014)

Why choose it:

• Unusual warm-toned colouring
• Excellent for rustic or naturalistic schemes
• Beautiful companion to structural natives and earthy textures

Milk in my Coffee is a reported re-bloomer.  A very light application of low nitrogen after the first flush fertiliser may encourage repeat flowers.