Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Vavoom': Explosive Color for Spring Impact

The Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Vavoom' delivers exactly the kind of visual impact its onomatopoeic name promises—an explosive burst of color in the mid-spring garden. Introduced in 1993 by Ensminger, this modern SDB cultivar showcases the vibrant intensity that contemporary breeding has brought to the dwarf bearded classes.

Visual Characteristics

Cultivar Profile

Growing Notes

As a 1993 introduction, 'Vavoom' benefits from the significant advances in dwarf bearded iris breeding that occurred in the late 20th century—improved substance, higher bud counts, stronger stems, and more intense, clear colors. Ensminger's work has consistently produced cultivars with excellent garden performance. Standard dwarf bearded irises like 'Vavoom' are ideal for creating high-impact spring displays in limited space. Their 8-16 inch height allows them to be tucked into pockets throughout the garden—between later-emerging perennials, along paths, in containers, and at the front of borders. They bloom heavily and reliably with minimal care beyond the basics: sun, drainage, and shallow planting.