Tall Bearded Iris 'Battle Royal': A 1993 Ghio Introduction

Tall Bearded Iris 'Battle Royal' is a commanding cultivar introduced in 1993 by hybridizer Ghio. Its name suggests a regal conflict, and its flowers display a bold, authoritative color combination.

Regal Conflict

'Battle Royal' produces large, heavily ruffled flowers with standards of a rich, deep gold and falls of a velvety, deep maroon-red with a gold border and a deep orange beard. The gold-maroon contrast is dramatic and kingly. Stems are 38 to 42 inches, very strong, well-branched, with 9-11 buds.

Garden Dominion

This iris is a dominant, vigorous plant. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. 'Battle Royal' increases well and forms commanding clumps. Its bold colors and high bud count make it a top contender in the garden and on the show bench.

Ghio's Royal Court

Ghio has introduced many irises with rich, deep, contrasting colors. 'Battle Royal', introduced in 1993, is a monarch of the gold-maroon class, combining regal presence with modern form.