Tall Bearded Iris 'Valentine's Day': A 1996 Wood Introduction

Tall Bearded Iris 'Valentine's Day' is a romantic cultivar introduced in 1996 by hybridizer Wood. Its name sets the mood, and its flowers deliver a perfect Valentine's message in living color.

Romantic Red-Pink

'Valentine's Day' produces large, beautifully formed flowers of a rich, clear red-pink self (standards and falls same color) with a matching red-pink beard. The color is the quintessential Valentine hue—warm, passionate, and glowing. Stems are 36 to 40 inches, strong, well-branched, with 7-9 buds.

Garden Romance

This iris is a reliable, vigorous performer. It grows well in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Valentine's Day' increases well and forms romantic clumps. Its clear, true red-pink color is a standout for cutting gardens and romantic borders.

Wood's Valentine Creation

Wood specialized in red and pink irises. 'Valentine's Day', introduced in 1996, is a modern classic in the red-pink class, combining the perfect color with excellent form and habit.