Tall Bearded Iris 'Rare Treat': A 1987 Schreiner Introduction

Tall Bearded Iris 'Rare Treat' is a delightful cultivar introduced in 1987 by Schreiner's Gardens. Its name suggests something special and uncommon, and its flowers deliver a unique, delectable color combination.

Delectable Color Blend

'Rare Treat' features large, ruffled blooms with standards of a soft, creamy peach and falls of a deeper, glowing apricot with a white haft and a tangerine beard. The warm, fruity colors blend harmoniously. Stems are 36 to 40 inches, strong, well-branched, with 7-9 buds.

Garden Delight

This iris is a vigorous, free-flowering plant. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Rare Treat' increases well and forms delicious clumps of warm color. Its peach-apricot tones are a refreshing change from the more common pinks and blues.

Schreiner's Fruity Colors

Schreiner's has excelled at breeding the peach/apricot color class. 'Rare Treat', introduced in 1987, is a standout in this category, offering a truly rare and delightful color experience.