Tall Bearded Iris 'Devonshire Cream': A 1999 Sutton Introduction

Tall Bearded Iris 'Devonshire Cream' is a luscious cultivar introduced in 1999 by hybridizer Sutton. Its name conjures the rich, clotted cream of English tea, and its flowers offer a sumptuous, creamy elegance.

Rich Creamy Blooms

'Devonshire Cream' produces large, heavily ruffled flowers of a deep, buttery cream self (standards and falls same color) with a matching cream beard tipped with yellow. The petals have a thick, velvety texture and a beautiful sheen. Stems are 36 to 40 inches, strong, well-branched, with 7-9 buds.

Garden Indulgence

This iris brings a sense of luxury to the garden. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Devonshire Cream' is a vigorous increaser and forms substantial clumps. Its rich cream color is a perfect neutral, blending effortlessly with any color scheme—pastels, brights, or darks.

Sutton's Cream Mastery

Sutton has a talent for breeding exceptional cream and yellow irises. 'Devonshire Cream', introduced in 1999, is a modern benchmark for the class, combining depth of color, heavy substance, and strong plant habit.