Tall Bearded Iris 'Coral Point': A 1999 Sutton Introduction

Tall Bearded Iris 'Coral Point' is a modern cultivar introduced in 1999 by hybridizer Sutton. It offers a fresh take on the coral color class with its distinct, pointed petal tips and vibrant hue.

Vibrant Coral with a Twist

'Coral Point' features large flowers with a bright, clear coral-pink color. The petals have a slightly pointed, angular shape at the tips, giving the flower a crisp, star-like silhouette. The beard is a matching coral. Stems are 36 to 40 inches, well-branched, with 7-9 buds. The flowers have heavy substance and a slight fragrance.

Modern Garden Performance

This iris is vigorous and disease-resistant. It performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Coral Point' increases well and forms floriferous clumps. Its bright, clean coral color and distinctive petal shape make it a standout in the contemporary garden.

Sutton's Modern Breeding

Sutton is a modern hybridizer focusing on clean colors, strong form, and novel petal shapes. 'Coral Point', introduced in 1999, exemplifies these goals, offering a coral iris with a unique, architectural petal form.