Tall Bearded Iris 'Pop Idol' – Apricot Yellow & Dark Wine Purple, 38", Award Winner

A stage presence all its own, Tall Bearded Iris 'Pop Idol' (Iris germanica) commands the border with eye-catching contrast. Warm apricot-yellow standards tower over velvety dark wine-purple falls with a red beard — a bold and luxurious two-tone combination. Standing 38" tall with all-season blooming potential, this award-winning variety from hybridizer Ghio ('99) has earned both Honorable Mention ('01) and Award of Merit ('03) from the American Iris Society. Deer resistant and drought tolerant across Zones 3–10.

Plant Details

• Standards: Apricot yellow
• Falls: Dark wine purple
• Beard: Red
• Height: 38"
• Bloom Time: All season (extended bloomer)
• Awards: AIS Honorable Mention 2001, Award of Merit 2003
• Hybridizer: Ghio, 1999
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Exposure: Full sun
• Deer, Rodent & Rabbit Resistant
• Drought Tolerant: Yes

Planting Instructions

• Plant in a full sun, well-drained loamy location.
• Do not plant too deep — the rhizome top should be at or just at the soil surface; roots face downward.
• In very light soils or extremely hot climates, covering with 1" of soil is acceptable.
• Firm soil around each rhizome and water well to settle.

Care Tips

• Bearded iris are heavy feeders — fertilize in early spring and again in late summer.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years (August) to maintain vigor.
• Watch for iris borer; treat promptly if detected.
• Caution: Harmful if eaten.