Tall Bearded Iris 'Silverado': A 1986 Schreiner Silver Beauty

Tall Bearded Iris 'Silverado' is a stunning cultivar introduced in 1986 by Schreiner's Gardens. It exemplifies the "silver" or "blue-white" class of irises, offering a cool, metallic elegance that is highly prized.

Shimmering Silver Blooms

'Silverado' produces large, beautifully formed flowers with a silver-white ground color overlaid with a fine, pale blue stippling that gives a shimmering, metallic effect. The beard is white tipped with pale yellow. The petals have a beautiful, satiny sheen. Stems are 36 to 40 inches tall, well-branched, with 7-9 buds.

Garden Performance

This iris is vigorous and reliable. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. 'Silverado' is a good increaser and forms impressive clumps. Its cool color makes it a perfect foil for warmer tones in the garden. It has shown excellent substance, holding up well in adverse weather.

Schreiner's Silver Introductions

Schreiner's has a long history of breeding exceptional silver/blue-white irises. 'Silverado', introduced in 1986, is one of their standout achievements in this color class, combining the desired metallic shimmer with strong plant habit and flower form.